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DevOps Engineer

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Netherlands · Contract · Mid-Senior

DevOps Engineer (Sovereign Cloud – CloudOps)

Location: Amsterdam (Hybrid)

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Long term contract

Language Requirement: Fluent Dutch (mandatory) + English


About the Role

We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join the CloudOps team supporting customer environments on the Internal Sovereign Cloud platform.

In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational delivery of secure, scalable, and compliant cloud infrastructure. You will work within a DevSecOps environment, collaborating closely with Cloud Architects, SREs, and Security Engineers, while coordinating with Platform Ops teams to ensure smooth service delivery.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provision and manage customer infrastructure (VMs, containers, databases, storage) using ASC portal and Infrastructure-as-Code
  • Configure and maintain customer tenant environments and landing zones
  • Build and maintain CI/CD and GitOps pipelines for infrastructure and deployments
  • Manage OpenShift clusters, including configurations and workload deployments
  • Execute backup, restore, and disaster recovery testing aligned with RPO/RTO targets
  • Monitor infrastructure performance (CPU, memory, availability) and respond to alerts
  • Coordinate networking requests (VPCs, subnets, load balancers, firewalls) with Platform Ops
  • Perform patching, lifecycle management, and configuration updates
  • Provide 1st and 2nd line support, incident resolution, and event management
  • Implement governance standards via policy-as-code (tagging, naming conventions)
  • Maintain operational documentation and runbooks


Required Skills & Experience

  • 3–5+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or infrastructure operations
  • Strong Linux administration and scripting skills (Bash, Python, or PowerShell)
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, or Bicep)
  • Experience with container platforms: Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker
  • Proficiency in CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD, Tekton, or Azure DevOps
  • Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (VPCs, subnets, load balancing, DNS, firewalls)
  • Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery concepts
  • Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on automation
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
  • Fluent Dutch is mandatory


Preferred Certifications

  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or OpenShift certification
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  • HashiCorp Terraform Associate


Why Join?

  • Work on cutting-edge sovereign cloud infrastructure
  • Be part of a collaborative DevSecOps culture with global exposure
  • Gain experience in highly regulated, security-first environments
  • Hybrid working model based in Amsterdam
  • Multiple positions available, offering strong long-term project stability


Interested? Apply now or reach out directly to learn more.

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cloud terraform kubernetes firewalls jenkins ansible grafana storage python linux cicd elk dns
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Posted
Jun 19, 2026
Type
Contract
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
Amsterdam Area

Industries

IT Services IT Consulting

Categories

Information Technology

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