JOB DESCRIPTION

Requisition ID: 36119

Office Country: Bulgaria

Office City: Sofia

Division: Information Technology

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Contract Length: 3 years

Posting End Date:

Purpose of Job

Step into the frontline of cyber defense. We’re looking for a Platform Engineer – Network Security to design, implement, and safeguard next-generation security platforms across firewalls, WAFs, SASE, SSL VPNs, NAC, PKI, and beyond. You’ll work hands-on with Check Point, Palo Alto, Cisco, and Microsoft Azure, building robust defenses that span from perimeter protection to cloud security, zero-trust segmentation, and global load balancing.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Technology experience in this area includes but is not limited to:

Perimeter Security, including firewalls, intrusion detection/ prevention (IDS/IPS), anti-malware and threat prevention (Check Point, Palo Alto Networks and Cisco).

Cloud network security (Check Point and Microsoft Azure).

Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) – SaaS / on Prem / Azure.

SSL VPNs.

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE).

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Experience:

• Designing, Implementing and Supporting Next Generation Firewalls, Web Application Firewalls and Secure Web Gateways.

• The Platform Engineer responsible for network security is in addition, expected to have a foundational knowledge of enterprise networking (routing & switching)

• Working with Managed Service Providers and Professional Service Partners

• Intermediate to advanced technology certification in the given area such as the PAN Generalist and Specialist qualifications

• Entry level service management certification such a ITIL Foundation.

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. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.

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).

We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements and believe we operate at our best when collaborating 3 days a week in person (minimum).

Level of Education: Master Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Organization: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development