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About us
Hop aboard Damen Naval; the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group, where 12,000 professionals work worldwide. Damen Naval delivers advanced naval vessels to clients all over the globe. By implementing the most innovative technological developments in practice, we continue to push the boundaries of the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?
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.
Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. Candidates with EU (work) visa or with both an EU and non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.
Available to participate in our 24/7 standby rotation
What we offer
At Damen Naval, we value our temporary team members and strive for a positive and successful collaboration. As a temporary professional on secondment basis, we offer you the following conditions:
An attractive salary aligned with permanent staff.
Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
Challenging and innovative projects.
Application & information
This temporary assignment is exclusively offered on a secondment (detachering) or temporary employment contract basis. Freelance or ZZP agreements are not considered due to current Dutch legislation.
If you are interested, please submit your application with the following details:
Your CV and motivational letter.
Indication of your expected gross monthly salary (based on full-time work).
Your availability (full-time/part-time and number of hours).
Your notice period and preferred start date.
For more information about the 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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