Data Engineer Communication and Information Systems Operations (CISOPS)

Job Characteristics

LocationHuis ter Heide (Ut) Contract duration12 months Hours per week - 38 Monthly salary€3,913.00 - €6,244.00 Salary level Civil Servant Scale IBBAD 10 - Civil Servant Scale IBBAD 10 LevelHBO Bachelor; WO Bachelor FieldICT Vacancy number78362 Employment Temporary appointment with a view to permanent appointment Job groupCivilian

Job Description

As a Data Engineer at the Marechaussee, you will automate processes on Milestone XProtect – THE platform that brings together cameras, sensors, and systems into one powerful whole.

Not just a standalone application, but an ecosystem that runs from data center to mobile command centers and rapid response vehicles that are operational anywhere in the Netherlands within two hours. You will help build a platform that continuously delivers sensor data to the entire organization. The scale, coherence, and impact? Impressive.

What will you do?
With your work, you will directly contribute to the safety of the Netherlands. The platform you help build and manage supports the Marechaussee in border surveillance, monitoring and securing vital objects, and responding during incidents and crises. Thanks to your knowledge and effort, colleagues in the field will have up-to-date and reliable information to make the right decisions in split seconds. Thus, every line of code, every automation, and every connection you make has a tangible impact on peace and security.

Your tasks are varied and technically challenging. Think of:

• Developing, managing, and automating the Sentinel platform, THE system that brings together sensor data for the entire Marechaussee.
• Building and maintaining data pipelines, connecting data sources, and transforming them into processable data.
• Implementing and optimizing solutions on Milestone XProtect and other connected applications.
• Designing robust OTAP environments and safely deploying systems to production.
• Developing automated monitoring and predictive analyses to ensure the platform's performance and availability.
• Analyzing and resolving complex incidents and disruptions, including Root Cause Analysis and applying self-healing solutions.

Why this is so special
What you develop makes a daily difference in places where technology and security meet. The systems you work on ensure that colleagues in the field know exactly what is happening — from the border crossing to a crisis location. You will help build an operational platform that must perform 24/7, under the most demanding conditions.

You will be working in an environment you won't find anywhere else: high-tech infrastructures, direct links between data and operations, and close collaboration with professionals who master their field to perfection. Every script, every automation, and every improvement you deliver contributes to the safety of the Netherlands. And that gives meaning to your work.

Curious how the IV&CIS department and the CISOPS section work behind the scenes on innovative solutions that make a difference during operations? Read the article in the KMar magazine and discover how your future colleagues use technology to ensure safety at home and abroad:

https://magazines.defensie.nl/kmarmagazine/2025/07/08_achter-de-schermen-_07-2025

Job Requirements

What do we ask of you?
You are a Data Engineer who knows how to connect technology and security. You work precisely, know how to prioritize, and have a strong affinity with complex technical environments.

We ask:

• A completed HBO or WO (Bachelor's or Master's) degree.
• Several years of work experience with developing and managing systems in environments with, among others, VMware, Nutanix, Linux OS, and Windows Server.
• Knowledge of information security frameworks such as BIO, ISO27001, and NIST-II, and experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
• Experience with automating processes using, for example, Apache Kafka, Kubernetes, Elastic, or Python.

Additional advantages:

• Relevant certifications (Apache Kafka, Kubernetes, Python, Elastic).
• Postgraduate training such as Data Engineering, Data & Analytics, or Certified Data Engineering Professional (CDEP).
• Demonstrable skills in writing scripts such as Python and SQL.

Employment Conditions

Salary level Civil Servant Scale IBBAD 10 - Civil Servant Scale IBBAD 10 Salary description Monthly salary€3,913.00 - €6,244.00 Employment Temporary appointment with a view to permanent appointment Contract duration12 months Minimum hours per week Maximum hours per week38

Other Employment Conditions

Defensie strongly values personal growth and offers excellent study facilities, ensuring you are always moving forward. You will be given ample opportunity to develop yourself and advance in your career.

In addition to your salary, you will receive an Individual Choice Budget (IKB). The IKB consists of money (16.33% of your gross annual salary) and time. With the IKB, you make choices that suit you and can customize a portion of your employment benefits yourself. For example, you can choose to have a portion of your monthly income paid out when you wish. You can also convert this budget into leave and vice versa, or spend it on tax-advantageous purposes. The central government strongly values personal growth and career development and offers numerous opportunities for this.

Secondary employment conditions include various study facilities, full reimbursement of your public transport costs for commuting, and partially paid parental leave.

Miscellaneous

• This vacancy is open to both internal and external candidates; internal candidates have priority if equally suitable.
• A security investigation and reference check are part of the selection procedure.
• An assessment may be part of the selection procedure.
• To be eligible for this position, you must be from a European Economic Area country. If not, you must possess a combined residence and work permit (GVVA).
• No rights can be derived from this vacancy text.
• Solicitation in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

More about the job group

Organization Name

Ministry of Defence

Organization Description

Defensie is committed to the interests, welfare, and freedom of the Netherlands. We are active daily at home and abroad. Our global deployment strengthens international cooperation and ensures that people can develop freely. Now and in the future.

Approximately 58,000 people work directly and indirectly for peace and security within the Ministry of Defence. The ministry consists of the General Staff (the department), the Royal Netherlands Navy, the Royal Netherlands Army, the Royal Netherlands Air Force, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, the Defence Support Command (DOSCO), and the Materiel and IT Command (COMMIT).

Defensie is one of the largest employers in the Netherlands and exhibits similarities to a large corporation. The operational commands (Navy, Army, Air Force), the Marechaussee, DOSCO, and COMMIT are akin to operating companies.

Organization URL

www.defensie.nl

Department Name

Royal Netherlands Marechaussee

Department Description

Where will you work?
You will work at the National Tactical Command (LTC), the operational unit of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee. Within the LTC, the IV&CIS (Information Provision and Communication Systems) department is responsible for all information provisions in the Netherlands and the Caribbean.

The CISOPS section consists of two bureaus:

• SVM (Sensing, Connections, and Control Room Domain) – supports all KMar task fields with sensor services and connection systems (such as C2000, SATCOM, and military radio systems) and manages the Sentinel platform.
• C2OST (Command & Control Support) – manages systems and networks required for command & control within operation centers and beyond.

You will work within the SVM bureau, where the Sentinel team is responsible for the development and management of the Sentinel Platform. Within the team, you will report to the product owner and, as a leading hand, will direct the various administrators in their daily execution. Together with colleagues, you will work on pragmatic, robust, and secure solutions that are crucial for the success of KMar operations.

Department URL

www.defensie.nl/organisatie/marechaussee

Contact Persons

For more information about this vacancy:

For more information about the application procedure:

Dino Dzankovic
[email protected]

Location: Huis ter Heide (Ut) Level: HBO Bachelor; WO Bachelor38 hours per week €3,900 ~ €6,250 salary ICT Data Engineer Communication and Information Systems Operations (CISOPS)