Senior System Engineer gezocht!

Get on board with Damen Naval, along with more than 1,200 professionals based in The Netherlands, Romania, and Germany. Damen Naval designs and builds advanced naval vessels for customers all over the world. With a passion for technological innovation and sustainable solutions, we continue to push the boundaries in naval shipbuilding. You can be part of our team! As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will play a hands-on leadership role, overseeing daily operations while actively contributing to technical tasks. You will guide and mentor team members, ensuring tasks and project deadlines are met. Additionally, you will collaborate with stakeholders to optimize workflows and system performance, adhering to IT policies, corporate guidelines, business strategies, and regulations. You will work with HPE / DELL Servers running on Linux or Windows OSs, including implementing IT security measures and hardening. Your role will encompass both hands-on tasks in our on-premises environments as well as directing our private cloud environments, hosted by service providers. Your efforts will ensure IT objectives are met, and the business operates securely and efficiently. Since most colleagues and internal stakeholders are Dutch, strong command of the Dutch language is required.

Guide and mentor the Infrastructure team to deliver quality IT products and services on time, focusing on a secure environment for Defense Maritime Projects.

Execute and support daily operations, providing advice and planning for a productive, cohesive team.

Manage the performance of technology and infrastructure based on IT policies and high-security business requirements.

Plan, develop, implement, and support the technical infrastructure, hardware, and system software components.

Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure lead engineering or a similar role.

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Proficiency in IT infrastructure and systems, with a comprehensive understanding of security protocols, network management, and automation processes.

Strong leadership and team-supporting abilities, with experience in professionalizing and guiding teams.

Experience with IT Architecture methodologies (TOGAF and Archimate) and willingness to work closely with the IT Architecture department.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address and resolve IT issues.

Good command of the Dutch and English languages (written and verbal).

Hands-on experience in the design, implementation, and support of complex IT systems and infrastructure is preferred in different areas of expertise, amongst which are :

Microsoft Active Directory environments both on-premises and online (Azure AD)

External Datacenter and Hosting service suppliers

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.

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

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).