Associate- Cloud Network Engineer - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (Sofia)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Design and support secure, scalable Azure network architectures across landing zones, subscriptions, and tenants
• Enable hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity, including peering and enterprise integration
• Deliver a 'golden path' for developers, balancing security, usability, and velocity
• Implement strong network segregation using VNets, NSGs, routing, and security appliances
• Own and improve perimeter and edge services, including Web Application Firewalls, DDoS protection, SSL VPNs, and load balancing
• Work with firewalls and threat-prevention platforms (Microsoft, Palo Alto, Check Point, Cisco)
• Support identity and access flows where they intersect with network design
• Collaborate closely with managed service providers and professional service partners

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Experience: Proven experience designing, implementing, and supporting cloud network technologies; strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure networking; experience working in hybrid and/or multi-cloud environments; solid understanding of enterprise networking fundamentals (routing, switching, security); experience working alongside managed service providers or delivery partners; practical experience acr…
• Key skills: Cloud network technologies, Microsoft Azure networking, Hybrid and multi-cloud environments, Enterprise networking fundamentals (routing, switching, security), Web Application Firewalls (SaaS, on-prem, and Azure-native), DDoS protection, SSL VPNs, Load balancing and Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB), Firewalls and threat-prevention platforms (Microsoft, Palo Alto, Check Point, Cisco), Network segregation (VNets, NSGs, routing)

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: 3 years.

Working arrangements: Hybrid working arrangements with minimum 3 days per week in person collaboration.

Hiring unit: Information Technology.

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Associate- Cloud Network Engineer at EBRD based in Sofia.

Requisition ID 35641 Office Country Bulgaria Office City Sofia Division Information Technology Full-Time/Part-Time​Full Time Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Length 3 years

Secure. Scalable. Cloud-First.

Are you excited by designing secure, high-performance cloud networks at enterprise scale? Do you enjoy working across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, enabling developers while keeping security and resilience front and centre?

We’re looking for a Cloud Network Engineer to help shape and run the network foundations of our cloud platform — with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure, enterprise connectivity, and perimeter security. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where your designs directly enable product teams to move fast without compromising safety or stability.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll play a key role in designing, implementing, and supporting cloud network services that underpin our wider platform and application estate. Day to day, you’ll:

* Design and support secure, scalable Azure network architectures across landing zones, subscriptions, and tenants * Enable hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity, including peering and enterprise integration * Deliver a “golden path” for developers, balancing security, usability, and velocity * Implement strong network segregation using VNets, NSGs, routing, and security appliances * Own and improve perimeter and edge services, including:

* Web Application Firewalls (SaaS, on-prem, and Azure-native) * DDoS protection * SSL VPNs * Load balancing, including Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB)

* Work with firewalls and threat-prevention platforms (Microsoft, Palo Alto, Check Point, Cisco) * Support identity and access flows where they intersect with network design * Collaborate closely with managed service providers and professional service partners * Design with non-functional requirements in mind: security, availability, scalability, and performance

What we’re looking for

You’re a networking professional who’s comfortable operating in modern cloud-first environments, with a solid grounding in enterprise networking principles.

You’ll bring:

* Proven experience designing, implementing, and supporting cloud network technologies * Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure networking * Experience working in hybrid and/or multi-cloud environments * A solid understanding of enterprise networking fundamentals (routing, switching, security) * Experience working alongside managed service providers or delivery partners * A security-first mindset, with practical experience across perimeter and network security services

Certifications (or working towards):

* Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (or equivalent) * Cisco CCNP or similar enterprise networking certification * ITIL Foundation (or basic service management knowledge)

Why join us?

* Design and operate enterprise-scale cloud networks with real business impact * Influence cloud-first network strategy, not just day-to-day operations * Work in a role that blends deep technical hands-on work with architecture and design * Collaborate with skilled engineers, platform teams, and security specialists * Help build secure foundations that enable teams to move faster and safer

If you’re passionate about cloud networking, security, and building platforms that scale, we’d love to hear from you.

What is it like to work at the EBRD?

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

The EBRD environment provides you with:

* Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in; * A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity; * An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.

Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements and believe we operate at our best when collaborating 3 days a week in person (minimum).

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).

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Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 29 May 2026, 53 days ago.

No closing date is published in the source feed for this position. EU vacancies typically remain open for four to eight weeks; check the official vacancy notice for the cut-off date and time.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 21 July 2026.

Where to learn more

For headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at EBRD see the EBRD institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Sofia see our Sofia location page.

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