Azure Platform Network Engineer

At a glance

We are looking for a Azure Platform Network Engineer who wants to help build, automate and operate secure connectivity services for one of the largest Azure platforms in Western Europe. Do you have passion for Azure and are you knowledgeable about Network Solutions as well? Would you like to help develop and operate one of the largest Azure implementations of West Europe? Send your CV and motivation! 

You will be joining the Cloud Platform Network Enablement Team that is responsible for the Central Azure Network Services and Connectivity within ABN AMRO. 

Your job

In the Public Cloud Platforms department we are looking for a motivated and ambitious new team member to join the Platform Network Enablement Team. We are looking for an Azure Network Engineer on the Microsoft Stack who knows network technology, infra as code, platform operations and automation.   

On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for operating and developing the Azure Network Infrastructure together with the rest of the DevOps team. The team works in sprints to deliver business value, they do this by developing, scaling and improving the Azure Cloud Networking environment that consist of componentens like, but not limited to, Express Routes, Virtual Network Gateways, DNS Solution, Palo Alto Firewalls on Azure. Our current focus areas are improving routing and security capabilities within and outside the Azure platform. 

The team works closely together with stakeholders from other platform teams and the central network organisation, with our security networking colleagues and the architecture department to ensure we deliver the best connectivity solutions to our customers. Acting on monitoring, alerting and handling incidents is the responsibility of the whole team and driven by a role that rotates every sprint to a different team member. 

Your work directly affects the reliability, security and cost-efficiency of Azure connectivity for hundreds application teams across the bank. 

Working environment

The Public Cloud Platforms Products, Services and Foundation department provides the Foundational layer of FSCP, which is ABN AMRO's Public Cloud Platform. The department consists of six teams that are engaged in building and maintaining platform functionalities, extending and managing the Azure service catalogue and performing other core platform activities that consumers and other platform service providers rely on. 

ABN AMRO offers you an environment in which you can take on responsibility and really make a difference. The cloud platform and department are growing and continually improving. You will work closely together with knowledgeable experts and be involved in developing and implementing the latest cloud technology. Your contributions will impact a large group of people. We are offering a technically challenging, and constantly evolving environment: you could be a contributor, a sparring partner or an owner of certain deliverables. We expect to bring out the best of each other. You are the owner of how high to set the bar and how to become the professional you want to be. 

At ABN AMRO, you will enjoy an excellent work-life balance with the freedom to organise your own time and shape your own working day. You can work most days from home, and there is room for flexibility if you need it during the day. You will get the opportunity to help the bank and society in addition to yourself. Either as part of your daily work through focusing on your personal development or by volunteering for social causes via ABN AMRO or on your own initiative.

Your profile

Must have: 

• Azure DevOps (AZ-400) and/or Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Network Solutions (AZ-700) 


• Experience with Azure DevOps and experience with Infrastructure as Code, such as design and deployment of ARM templates, Terraform, Bicep and PowerShell 


• Experience in creating requirements for orchestration of application infrastructure and being able to translate it to Infrastructure as Code 

Nice to have: 

• Azure certification like AZ-305 and AZ-500 


• Experience and knowledge about Traditional Network Infrastructure like DNS, Routing, Proxy and WAN 


• Experience and knowledge of Supporting IT such as TLS, PKI, NAT, IDS/IPS, WAF and TCP/UDP 


• Experience with the Agile framework and DevOps way of working 


• Experience with Network Security Technology (e.g. Palo Alto) 

We are offering

Joining us means stepping into a role with impact, supported by excellent employment conditions that foster your job satisfaction, development, and wellbeing. In addition, we offer:

• An attractive gross monthly salary based on a 36 to 40‑hour work week, including holiday allowance and a flexible benefit budget.


• An excellent pension scheme, ensuring that you are well prepared for the future.


• Flexibility in working: working from home is possible in consultation with your team and depending on your role. We will provide an ergonomic home office setup for you.


• Plenty of room for relaxation with five weeks of vacation per year, supplemented by two mandatory days off. You can also purchase up to four additional weeks of vacation annually.


• Five “Banking for better days”: extra days off that you can use for personal development or volunteer work.


• Personal development is key: you receive a development budget of €1,000 per year, which can accumulate up to €3,000.


• An annual public transport pass with free public transportation throughout the Netherlands for both business and private use.

You can find more information about our employment conditions and salary scales in our Collective Labour Agreement (CLA), which applies to this vacancy.

Interested?

Are you interested? Then be sure to apply online to this vacancy. For additional information please contact Remco Bertelink, Product Owner of the Platform Network team ([email protected]), or Diederik Bakker, IT Lead of the Public Cloud Platforms Engineering department ([email protected]). 
We look forward to getting to know you. 

Your Future: Inclusive, Innovative, Sustainable

At ABN AMRO, we believe in "Banking for better, for generations to come." Equal opportunities for everyone are a crucial foundation, as we strive for an inclusive culture where all employees feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision of being a personal bank in the digital age aligns perfectly with the demand for surprising insights and innovative solutions, born from a diverse interplay of cultures and experiences. We focus on customer experience, sustainability, and building a future-proof bank, conducting annual reviews to ensure equal pay for equal work. Join a bank that embraces ingenuity and ambition, and make an impact with us for a better future.

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