Infrastructure Engineer

The role

As the Infrastructure Engineer, you are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization’s core IT infrastructure. Your domain includes managing server operating systems, virtualization platforms, storage, hardware components, and cloud services. You ensure the reliability, performance, and security of systems that support our business-critical naval operations. You play a key part in driving automation, enhancing observability, and ensuring compliance with strict industry standards.

Collaborating closely with other IT professionals, you integrate infrastructure solutions seamlessly into our business processes. Given the mission-critical nature of our work, commitment to our 24/7 standby rotation.

Key accountabilities

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Server & Virtualization: Deploy and maintain Windows and Linux environments, including OS lifecycle, virtualization (Hyper-V/VMware), patching, and hardening.

• Cloud & Directory Services: Manage Microsoft 365 services and Azure environments, with a strong focus on Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, and identity management.

• Security & Compliance: Implement security measures to protect systems from cyber threats and ensure IT solutions comply with industry regulations and DN policies.

• Business Support: Provide technical support for infrastructure-related issues and ensure continuity of operations by responding promptly to incidents.

• Monitoring & Capacity: Analyze system performance, anticipate future capacity needs, and recommend strategic upgrades to support our evolving demands.

• Disaster Recovery: Develop and implement robust backup and disaster recovery plans to ensure high availability of critical systems.

• Automation & Documentation: Drive efficiency through scripting (PowerShell/Python) and maintain comprehensive documentation of configurations and procedures.

Skills & experience

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree (HBO) in IT or a related field. Candidates with an MBO-4 diploma and 3–5 years of relevant experience are also encouraged to apply.

• Proven experience in server OS management (Windows/Linux) and virtualization. Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Azure, and Active Directory (DNS, DHCP, DFS) is a must.

• Experience with Entra ID, MFA, certificate management, and endpoint protection.

• Tooling: Hands-on experience with management tools such as SCCM and automation platforms like Ansible.

• Microsoft MCSA (MCSE preferred) or certifications in VMware or Red Hat. ITIL Foundation is a plus.

• Excellent command of the English language, with proficiency in Dutch being advantageous.

• Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.

• Available to participate in our 24/7 standby rotation

What we offer
At Damen Naval, we highly value our employees, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:

• A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.

• 27 holidays and 13 ADV days.

• Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.

• PME-pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.

• Profit sharing based on company results.

• Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.

• Additional benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.

Application & information
Are you interested in this position, please submit your application with your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of:

• Your (preferred) monthly gross salary based on fulltime work.

• Availability (fulltime / part-time / number of hours).

• Notice period / possible starting date.

For more information about this vacancy or Damen Naval, please visit the Damen Naval website, the Damen Naval Career website or contact the Corporate Recruitment department via +31 118 485 000.

A pre-assignment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.

Acquisition and introduction of candidates without a formal request is not appreciated and they will not be considered.

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