Network Engineer

Project overview

Assignment Description

The network administrator manages networks over which highly classified Operational Defense Information is exchanged. In this role, it specifically concerns the management of TITAAN 4.3/4.4 HGI Baseline Operational/Classification Compartments TITAAN 4.4 and HGI Baseline stacks of the Operational and Classification Compartments in Stroe.

Experience with the following:

VMWare 6X-8.0 - Nutanix, Virtual Machines - Windows Server 20xx version

Cisco IOS - DCLAN

Various TITAAN and Baseline applications - Construction, maintenance, and operational processes of the OC/RCs.

Assignment Background

The HGI section develops Command and Control (C2) systems for land, air, and maritime operations within Defense for operational command. In addition to these C2 systems, the supporting (communication) infrastructure is developed and supported for the deployed domain. This HGI (Highly Classified Information Systems) network is used in the deployed field domain (semi-static) in military missions and exercises of the Army, Air Force, and Navy.

Within HGI, the following areas of attention are recognized: Network Infrastructure, Platform, Management and Control, and Applications including telephony, Microsoft Office environment, e-mail, and SharePoint.

Characteristic of HGI are the tools to plan the Communication and Information Systems (assets, topology, and configurations), to record the information needs of a mission with associated roles and rights, and to provide for the automatic installation of the complete IT infrastructure.

The need to do this for more Defense IT infrastructures is increasing, and in the coming years, the highly classified information systems must align better.

Responsibilities

Ensure that communication performance, recovery, and security needs meet the agreed standards for service contracts

Contribute to defining network design policies, philosophies, and criteria

Research, diagnose, and resolve network problems

Use network management tools to determine network load and model performance statistics

Remain aware of relevant legislation affecting network security

Configure networks to protect against security threats

Monitor the network to identify and address traffic bottlenecks

Requirements

eCF profile: Network Specialist

Reference Area: C.04 Problem Management

This assignment is based on the European e-Competence Framework (e-CF). This is a European standard for describing IT competencies and the associated 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 requested eCF competencies are not demonstrably present cannot be fully assessed for suitability.

Candidate has at least 4 years of demonstrable work experience with the chosen eCF profile similar role.

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

Experience with:

• the role the candidate fulfilled
• the work and responsibilities involved
• the extent to which these align with the requested eCF competencies and the level

Project details

• Start: 2026-12-31T23:00:00
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Huis ter Heide Utrecht, NL
• Languages: Dutch

The sub-section Highly Classified Infrastructure

The Platform Engineer plays an important role in this.

Generic description competence area and levels

Identifies and resolves the cause of incidents. Takes a proactive stance in avoiding or identifying the root cause of ICT problems. Implements a knowledge system based on the repetition of common errors. Resolves incidents or escalates. Optimizes system or component performance.

Summary of task and mission

Guarantees the alignment of the network, including telecommunications and/or computer infrastructure, to meet the communication needs of the organization. Manages and operates a network information system, resolves problems and errors to ensure defined service levels. Monitors and improves network performance and security.

• System Development (HGI-SO) faces a challenging assignment to renovate 'while the shop is open'. This while our HGI SO technical specialists are in high demand and therefore a 'scarce commodity'. It is of the utmost importance that HGI-SO increases its delivery reliability, as both operations and chain partners need us to realize strategic plans. For this, we are optimizing the structure and working methods of the sub-section. The working title for this is: 'Pleasant Work
• Ever Smarter
• (doing) the Right Things'. We want to optimally organize and facilitate the teams that perform the production so that they can focus on delivering quality in their field. By making assignments clear and concrete early in the process, we facilitate the teams to deliver optimally in terms of technology, volume, quality, and predictability.

VMWare 6X-8.0

Additional information

Hybrid working: Yes

Frequency of remote working days: 2 days MAX

On-call services: No

• Nutanix, Virtual Machines
• Windows Server 20xx version, Cisco IOS
• DCLAN, Various TITAAN and Baseline applications
• Construction, maintenance, and operational processes of the OC/RCs.