Description
We are the Tech Hub Private Cloud, part of KPN System Integrator for Business Netherlands. Our team offers modern IT services from our unique, secure Private Cloud, tailored to our customers' needs, both on-site and from our Dutch KPN data centers.
As a DevOps Engineer - Connectivity, you will be responsible for the management, maintenance, and life cycle management of our network and security infrastructure. You will work with platforms such as Cisco, F5, and Fortinet and play an active role in the implementation, optimization, and innovation of virtual networking technologies, including SDN and NFV. Additionally, you will use a wide range of scripting and automation tools to realize robust, scalable, and secure network solutions.
Your responsibilities include:
- Performing independent changes, resolving complex issues, and actively contributing to the development, configuration, and documentation of robust network solutions and innovations.
- Managing and maintaining network components such as Cisco, F5, and Fortinet. Monitoring performance, signaling deviations, and helping with management, standardization, renewal, and innovation of our environment.
- Developing and maintaining Software Defined Networking (SDN) solutions, including documenting processes and automating them.
- Setting up monitoring and backup to ensure availability and business continuity.
- Ensuring the platform meets KPN's security, compliance, and governance requirements and actively contributing to increasing the safety and quality of the infrastructure.
We are looking for an enthusiastic team player with a passion for technology and innovation. You are strong in communication and can explain technical issues clearly to our customers in Dutch and English.
Requirements:
- HBO/HBO+ level of education.
- CCNA and/or CCNP certification or willingness to obtain it.
- Extensive knowledge and experience with Cisco, Fortinet, F5, and NetBox.
- Experience with network automation and related tools.
- Knowledge of BGP EVPN and VXLAN protocols.
- Knowledge of VMware Virtual Networking.
- Experience with Agile and ITIL processes and working within Scrum teams.
- Experience with Ansible and Python is preferred.
- Willingness to participate in standby or watch services and occasionally perform work outside office hours.
We offer:
- A gross monthly salary of at least €4076 and €6014, depending on your work experience, based on 40 hours.
- A fixed 13th month, part of which is paid monthly and part in January of the following year.
- Annual individual and collective increases in accordance with our CAO.
- €1500 per year in employability budget that you can use for training, coaching, and courses.
- Flexible vacation days.
- Good work-life balance.
- Home office shop to optimally set up your home workspace.
- 50% discount on our products and services.
- Good travel cost reimbursement.
- Possibility to purchase a lease bike that KPN contributes to monthly.