Network Engineer | Bulgaria | Remote
Sutherland · Sofia, Sofia-City, Bulgaria
IT Services and IT Consulting · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Network Engineer will design, implement, and support enterprise-level network architectures including LAN, WAN, and cloud solutions. They are also responsible for providing Tier 2/3 support for network incidents, ensuring security compliance, and leading technical network projects.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 7 years of enterprise network engineering experience. Proficiency in routing, switching, network security, and cloud infrastructure is required, with certifications like CCNP or CCIE considered a plus.
Full description
Company Description
 
 
Job Description
Sutherland is seeking a qualified Network Engineer to join our Bulgaria team! If you have deep enterprise network engineering experience, we want to hear from you!
In this role you'll get to:
Network Engineering & Architecture
- Design, implement, and support enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, and cloud networking solutions.
- Develop and maintain network architecture standards, diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Evaluate and recommend network technologies, hardware, and software solutions.
- Lead network upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives.
Operations & Support
- Provide Tier 2/3 support for complex network incidents and outages.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring issues.
- Ensure network availability, performance, and reliability through proactive monitoring and maintenance.
- Participate in on-call support and incident response activities as required.
Security & Compliance
- Implement and maintain network security controls, including firewalls, VPNs, NAC, segmentation, and secure remote access.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
- Support compliance, audit, and risk management requirements.
- Maintain network security standards and best practices.
 
Cloud & Infrastructure Integration
- Design and support connectivity to Azure, AWS, GCP and OCI.
- Integrate network services with enterprise infrastructure platforms.
- Support hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud networking architectures.
- Implement automation and infrastructure-as-code solutions where appropriate.
 
Project Leadership
- Lead technical aspects of network-related projects from planning through implementation.
- Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and internal stakeholders.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across the team.
- Develop project plans, implementation procedures, and testing strategies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
- Advanced knowledge of routing, switching, wireless networking, and network security technologies.
- Experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, F5, or similar enterprise platforms.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Experience supporting large-scale and mission-critical environments.
 
Preferred Qualifications
- Cisco CCNP or equivalent certification.
- Experience with Cloud networking.
- Experience with SD-WAN and network automation technologies.
- Knowledge of scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, Terraform, or Ansible.
- Industry certifications such as CCIE, CISSP, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or AWS Advanced Networking Specialty.
Technical Skills
- BGP, MPLS, and routing protocols
- Layer 2/Layer 3 switching technologies
- Wireless networking and controller-based architectures
- VPN, Firewall, IDS/IPS, and Zero Trust technologies
- SD-WAN and Internet connectivity solutions
- Cloud native and hybrid-cloud networking
- Network monitoring and performance management tools
- Automation and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
