Kubernetes Engineer

Project overview

Job Description

Activities:

Background of the assignment

The Command of Air and Space Forces (CLRS) is working on a robust and cyber-secure IT infrastructure that supports Multi-Domain Operations and Information-Driven Operations. The program is entering a new phase in which multiple projects will be launched to further develop the platform and realize the strategic ambitions of CLRS. You will work within the Staff of the Command of Air and Space Forces, where policy is determined and the organization is managed.

The program falls under the Projects & Innovation Directorate (DP&I), which strengthens the innovation and change capacity of CLRS and contributes to strategic objectives.

The duty station is Breda/The Hague. In addition, you will regularly visit other CLRS locations to maintain direct contact with stakeholders, project teams, and program management.

Requirements eCF profile: Technical Specialist

Reference Area: C.03 Service Delivery

This assignment is based on the European e-Competence Framework (e-CF). This is a European standard for describing IT competencies and the corresponding level of responsibility. The eCF profile indicates which competencies and at what level (e-1 to e-5) are expected from the candidate.

We expect candidates to clearly demonstrate in their CV that they possess these competencies. This can be done by describing for each relevant assignment or position:

CVs in which the required eCF competencies are not demonstrably present cannot be fully assessed for suitability.

Candidate has at least 3 years of demonstrable work experience with the chosen eCF profile in a similar role.

Generic description of competence area and levels

Guarantees the delivery of services in accordance with established Service Level Agreements. Takes proactive action to ensure stable and secure applications and ICT infrastructure to prevent potential service disruptions, attention to capacity planning and information security. Updates the operational document library and logs all service incidents. Maintenance of monitoring and management tools (e.g., Scripts, procedures). Maintains IS services. Takes proactive measures.

Summary of tasks and mission

Maintains and repairs hardware, software, and service applications. Effectively maintains customer hardware/software. Responsible for delivering timely and effective repairs to ensure optimal system performance and superior customer satisfaction.

• Setup & management of Kubernetes clusters
• Automation (CI/CD)
• Setup of scalability & performance
• Monitoring & troubleshooting on the platform
• Development of Software Factory
• the role the candidate fulfilled
• the activities and responsibilities involved
• the extent to which these align with the required eCF competencies and the level

Responsibilities

Dutch or American nationality

HBO/WO thinking level

Knowledge of Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Gitlab, Github, Grafana, among others

Experience with Agile working methods (Scrum, Kanban, DevOps, SAFe)

Candidate preferably has demonstrable work experience within the Ministry of Defence.

Additional information

Hybrid working: The frequency is an estimate, provided the work allows. Agreements regarding working from home are always made in consultation with the needs assessor. Frequency of days working from home: 0

On-call services: No

• Identify software and hardware problems and repair
• Perform regular maintenance on hardware and software components
• Install cables and configure hardware and software
• Document system addresses and configurations
• Run diagnostic programs or use test equipment to identify the source of problems
• Communicate effectively with end-users and customer management
• Maintain security and functionality by applying temporary program solutions

Project details

• Start: 2026-11-30T23:00:00
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Breda Noord-Brabant, NL
• Languages: Dutch