DevOps Engineer

Project overview

Assignment Description

The DevOps Engineer works internally at ASEC, collaborating in a small team with other DevOps Engineers. The team is responsible for setting up and further developing its own data platform that unlocks data from aircraft and links it to the existing defense ICT infrastructure. The complete toolchain is set up for this: Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and security checks, so that the platform components and the applications developed by ASEC can be rolled out continuously, reliably, and automatically.

As a DevOps Engineer, you will support end-users, participate in user forums, and ensure the implementation of software changes, including drafting functional requirements in consultation with the business-operational analyst.

As a DevOps Engineer, you are expected to work with a proactive attitude as a team player and take ownership of your work.

Background of the assignment

The Joint IV Command (JIVC) of Defense is setting up ASEC to support the Air Combat - Space Forces Command (CLRS) with the aim of resolving bottlenecks in the operational readiness of CLRS aircraft and helicopters. This includes:

Requirements eCF profile: DevOps Expert

Reference Area: B.04 Implementing solutions

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 required eCF competencies are not demonstrably present cannot be fully assessed for suitability.

Candidate has at least 2 years of demonstrable work experience with the chosen eCF profile in a similar role.

Generic description of competence area and levels

Follows predefined general practice standards, performs planned necessary interventions to implement a solution, including installing, upgrading, or decommissioning. Configures hardware, software, or networks to ensure interoperability of system components and debugs any resulting errors or incompatibilities. Uses additional specialized resources as needed, such as external network providers. Formally hands over the fully operational solution to the user and completes documentation that records all relevant information, including equipment addresses, configuration, and performance data.

Summary of tasks and mission

Implements processes and tools to successfully implement DevOps techniques throughout the development solution lifecycle. Applies a cross-functional, collaborative approach to creating customer-oriented software solutions. Introduces automation throughout the software production system to deliver better software faster.

• Software development on ground-based IT belonging to the aircraft or helicopter, such that it is integrated into the existing Defense ICT infrastructure. Custom work must be delivered for this.
• Developing and managing software products that enable the unlocking of data from aircraft and helicopters or building interfaces with the existing ICT infrastructure.
• Maintaining user applications developed by ASEC. Managing and implementing changes to this developed software.
• the role the candidate fulfilled
• the tasks and responsibilities involved
• the extent to which these align with the required eCF competencies and the level

Responsibilities

Requirements/Wishes

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

Candidate preferably has demonstrable work experience with Agile methodology.

Candidate preferably has demonstrable work experience with Red Hat, K8S, and data platform software.

Additional information

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

On-call services: No

• Implement and manage continuous distribution methods
• Design systems with a high degree of availability and scalability
• Manage testing throughout the release lifecycle
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and engagement
• Design and manage process automation tools
• Adopt an agile software development methodology
• Manage continuous integration tool management

Project details

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