Copy of DevOps engineer Optische Transport Netwerken

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Network engineering
Rotterdam
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€1.500 Persoonlijk opleidingsbudget
26 vakantiedagen
10,5% toeslag op je bruto maandsalaris

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DevOps engineer Optisch Transport

Your role as Copy of DevOps engineer Optische Transport Netwerken

You develop, build, configure, and maintain technical IT/TI solutions for Optical (DWDM) Transport Networks. Together with the team, you work on improving technical products and services in order to add value and contribute to the organization’s objectives. Within the Dev team, you work on state-of-the-art innovations in functionality, performance, and security, where the integration of multiple systems, infrastructures, or services is often required.

You provide technical support based on your knowledge and experience during the implementation of products and services, analyze complex incidents, and deliver technical solutions. You ensure that recurring outages are added to the backlog so they can be structurally addressed. You prepare technical documentation and are able to provide advice to customers or stakeholders based on your expertise. In addition, you support and guide less experienced colleagues and actively promote knowledge sharing. You have HBO-level knowledge of IT/TI DWDM solutions and extensive experience in this field.

You are not afraid to share new ideas and encourage your team to optimize both the technology and the way of working.

Your main responsibilities are:

Supporting innovation projects
Life cycle management of DWDM IT/TI products
Continuous optimization of technology and team workflows

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This is your team

At KPN we are fully committed to connecting everyone in the Netherlands to a sustainable future. As a DevOps Engineer for Optical Transport Networks, you can expect varied work, including assignments at different locations across the Netherlands as well as working from home. Together with an enthusiastic and driven team, you will be responsible for the top performance of KPN’s most critical networks. You will face complex challenges and regularly work under time pressure, while also contributing to high-tech innovations.

You will become part of the Optical Transport Dev team. This team is responsible for the renewal of our optical (D)WDM networks, in accordance with the requirements set by our stakeholders. The Dev team currently consists of five enthusiastic members between the ages of 52 and 64.

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What will you bring us?

You approach your work with passion, craftsmanship, and a focus on delivering top results. You are organizationally aware and understand the value chain in terms of people, networks, and systems. You analyze and coordinate activities, even when support from other teams is required.

You are able to take the lead in managing solutions and ensure collaboration and support throughout the solution process. You can maintain an overview of the quality of our services through insights from tickets and metrics. You are able to guide and coach colleagues to help them improve. You can manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and easily switch between tasks. You are able to put yourself in the mindset of our customers and maintain strong relationships with partners, administrators, and specialists.

This challenging DevOps Engineer role requires a results-oriented and independent personality with a strong sense of responsibility. Collaboration and perseverance are among your strengths, and an Agile mindset is essential. To be successful in this role, we also expect:

HBO-level working and thinking capability (higher professional education level)
Solid knowledge of and experience with optical (D)WDM networks, their network element management systems, and underlying operating systems and platforms
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in both Dutch and English
Knowledge of and experience with acceptance testing
Knowledge of and experience with implementing network software updates
Affinity with automating your own work and that of the team
Knowledge of security and compliance requirements

Don’t meet every requirement? We still warmly encourage you to apply.

Currently, the team works two days per week at the office (in Rotterdam). We make mutual agreements about when, where, and for what purposes we work together at the office. Other work locations include the Test & Release Center in Rotterdam and the office location in Amersfoort.

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What will you get from us

Of course, as an employer we also have a lot to offer you. This is what you will receive from us:

A gross monthly salary starting from €5,190, depending on your work experience, based on a 40-hour work week
A fixed 13th-month salary: part is paid monthly and part in January of the following year. Alternatively, you can use it for a FLEX & BOOST goal of your choice
Annual individual and collective salary increases in accordance with our collective labor agreement (CAO)
€1,500 per year employability budget that you can use at your own discretion for training, coaching, and courses
Flexible leave days: our colleagues can decide (in consultation with their manager) how they manage their vacation days
A home office shop to help you set up an optimal workspace at home, including a mobile phone and laptop
50% discount on our products and services, so you can enjoy affordable internet, calling, and streaming
Excellent travel allowance: full reimbursement of public transport costs or €0.23 per kilometer if you travel by car. Prefer cycling? You can receive €0.40 per kilometer through our bicycle allowance
The possibility to purchase a lease bicycle with a monthly contribution from KPN (for permanent contracts): from city bikes to e-bikes, and from racing bikes to speed pedelecs—you choose what you ride
Excellent pension scheme: a total contribution of 23% of your pensionable salary, of which KPN contributes 16% and you contribute 7%

Our belief in technology is strong. Combined with human connection, it becomes even more powerful—so we would love to meet you!

Would you like to know more? Please contact our recruiter Adumobia Rogers at adumobia.rogers-noteboom@kpn.com.

At KPN, we have recruitment professionals who collaborate smartly to succeed together. Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

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What happens after you apply?

01

You apply

Is this job opening your dream job? Thank you for applying. We will receive your application and contact you soon.

02

Phone call

We'd like to get to know you better. We'll schedule an initial meeting. One of our recruiters will contact you by phone.

03

Second interview

Both sides still satisfied? Then a second interview will be scheduled.

04

Welcome to the team

Welcome to KPN. Today starts your induction program.

Interested? Send us your application!

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Martijn Schaap

Tech&IT Recruiter

martijn.schaap@kpn.com +31634147545

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