OS (Security) Engineer.

Responsibilities

For the Royal Netherlands Air Force, we are looking for an experienced OS & Security Engineer who will make a significant contribution to the design, management, security, and further development of critical network and security infrastructures within a highly secure environment. The engineer is responsible for realizing stable, secure, and future-proof data centers, as part of the critical infrastructure, in accordance with defense and cybersecurity guidelines.

Activities:

Background of the assignment

The Air and Space Operations Centre (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 Air and Space Operations Centre, where policy is determined and the organization is managed.

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

Please note: 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.

Generic description 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 task 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.

Requirements eCF profile: Technical Specialist 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 cannot be demonstrably found cannot be fully assessed for suitability.

Additional Information

Hybrid working: No

Frequency of working from home: N/A

On-call services: No

• Design, implement, and manage data centers, based on zero-touch deployment and Ansible DISA/STIG hardening
• Roll out applications (including automation)
• Tenable implementation
• Automation
• VMware
• Ansible
• Perform lifecycle management, migrations, and firmware upgrades of data center components.
• Support compliance, audit, and risk management processes.
• Prepare technical documentation, designs, and implementation plans.
• Collaborate with architects, security specialists, and operational teams within Defense.
• 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 determine the source of problems
• Communicate effectively with end-users and customer management
• Maintain security and functionality by applying temporary program solutions
• the role the candidate fulfilled
• the tasks and responsibilities involved
• the extent to which these align with the required eCF competencies and the level
• The candidate has at least 3 years of demonstrable work experience with the chosen eCF profile similar role.
• The candidate preferably has demonstrable work experience within the Ministry of Defense.

Project details

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