VeVa Soldier Signals Service (ICT) / Driver

Introductory Text

Have you (almost) completed your VeVa training in ICT, Mechatronics, or GROP at level 2? ICT is one of the most challenging fields today, especially within Defense. Just like a ‘normal’ ICT company, we are on top of the latest developments and continuously invest in high-quality ICT technology. This means that as an ICT employee, you will always work with the newest techniques and systems, both domestically and abroad.

What you will do

The Signals Service provides mobile ICT for the operational units of the Army. Think of computer networks, satellite and radio connections, which can be deployed anywhere in the world during exercises and missions.

As a Soldier Signals (ICT)/ Driver, you will work within the Signals Service of the Royal Netherlands Army. This unit installs, operates, and maintains all Communication and Information Systems. This includes computer networks, telephony, radio, and satellite communication. Furthermore, they are responsible for Cybersecurity within the Army. Your work is very diverse. If you enjoy working with mobile ICT, the Signals Service is for you! One moment you are working on a radio connection, and the next moment you ensure a good satellite connection or staff the front office and help users with their computer problems. As a Signals Service soldier, you will join the various units of the Army and ensure they can exchange information anytime and anywhere via computer, radio, and/or satellite systems. Of course, you will also take care of your basic military skills and physical condition.

The Signals Service has two main directions:

1. Networks; installing, operating, and maintaining computer networks that together form the Wide Area Network (WAN);
2. CIS Ops; the installation, operation, and maintenance of various radio and satellite systems.

After your training, you will be assigned to a specific role, such as CIS Operator Radio/Driver.

Please note: There are multiple intake moments (start dates) throughout the year. The intake date for which you are eligible will only be determined later. This depends, among other things, on the outcome of the Psychological Assessment, the Medical Examination, and the Security Check. Once all parts of the application process have been successfully completed, the start date will be discussed and confirmed with you.

Where you will work

You will work at a unit of the 13 Light Brigade in Oirschot, the 43 Mechanized Brigade in Havelte, the 101 CIS Battalion Signals Unit of the Operational Support Command Land in Stroe/Garderen or Eibergen, or at the headquarters of the 1st German-/Netherlands Corps in Münster, Germany.

After joining, you will first complete the Basic Training Royal Netherlands Army (BOKL) in Oirschot or Assen. After completion, you will start with the specialized training at the Signals Service School in Amersfoort. If you do not yet have a driver's license, you will additionally follow the driver training at the Driver Training and Education Centre in Oirschot. The training takes approximately 10 months in total.

As a Military member, you will participate in various exercises. Additionally, you must take into account that, like any Military member, you may be deployed abroad.

€3,000 ~ €3,400 salary €6,000 bonus per year 23 ~ 30 days off per year Get your driver's license for free Location: Assen, Oirschot

Your starting salary depends on your age, education level, and experience. As your knowledge and experience increase, your salary will grow with you. In addition to your salary, as a military member, you will also receive various structural and incidental allowances. The VEB allowance is already included in the salaries listed on werkenbijdefensie.nl. More info

During your service obligation (including your initial training), in addition to your salary, you will also build up an annual (gross) recruitment premium/bonus. This will be paid out at the end of your service obligation, unless you wish to receive an advance payment in the meantime.

With a full-time employment, you are entitled to 23-30 vacation days per year, depending on your age. Do you have days left over? Then you can carry them over to the next year under certain conditions.

Don't have a driver's license yet? Get it for free at Defense! We are happy to help you move forward, and not just when it comes to your career. If you come to work for the Navy, Army, Air Force, or Military Police, you can therefore obtain your driver's license B at our expense. More information about driver's licenses at Defense.

VeVa Soldier Signals Service (ICT) / Driver

Have you (almost) completed your VeVa training in ICT, Mechatronics, or GROP at level 2? ICT is one of the most challenging fields today, especially within Defense. Just like a ‘normal’ ICT company, we are on top of the latest developments and continuously invest in high-quality ICT technology. This means that as an ICT employee, you will always work with the newest techniques and systems, both domestically and abroad.

What you will do

The Signals Service provides mobile ICT for the operational units of the Army. Think of computer networks, satellite and radio connections, which can be deployed anywhere in the world during exercises and missions.

As a Soldier Signals (ICT)/ Driver, you will work within the Signals Service of the Royal Netherlands Army. This unit installs, operates, and maintains all Communication and Information Systems. This includes computer networks, telephony, radio, and satellite communication. Furthermore, they are responsible for Cybersecurity within the Army. Your work is very diverse. If you enjoy working with mobile ICT, the Signals Service is for you! One moment you are working on a radio connection, and the next moment you ensure a good satellite connection or staff the front office and help users with their computer problems. As a Signals Service soldier, you will join the various units of the Army and ensure they can exchange information anytime and anywhere via computer, radio, and/or satellite systems. Of course, you will also take care of your basic military skills and physical condition.

The Signals Service has two main directions:

Networks; installing, operating, and maintaining computer networks that together form the Wide Area Network (WAN);CIS Ops; the installation, operation, and maintenance of various radio and satellite systems.

After your training, you will be assigned to a specific role, such as CIS Operator Radio/Driver.

Please note: There are multiple intake moments (start dates) throughout the year. The intake date for which you are eligible will only be determined later. This depends, among other things, on the outcome of the Psychological Assessment, the Medical Examination, and the Security Check. Once all parts of the application process have been successfully completed, the start date will be discussed and confirmed with you.

Where you will work

You will work at a unit of the 13 Light Brigade in Oirschot, the 43 Mechanized Brigade in Havelte, the 101 CIS Battalion Signals Unit of the Operational Support Command Land in Stroe/Garderen or Eibergen, or at the headquarters of the 1st German-/Netherlands Corps in Münster, Germany.

After joining, you will first complete the Basic Training Royal Netherlands Army (BOKL) in Oirschot or Assen. After completion, you will start with the specialized training at the Signals Service School in Amersfoort. If you do not yet have a driver's license, you will additionally follow the driver training at the Driver Training and Education Centre in Oirschot. The training takes approximately 10 months in total.

As a Military member, you will participate in various exercises. Additionally, you must take into account that, like any Military member, you may be deployed abroad.

MBO 2, MBO 3 You are between 17 years and 28 years and 11 months old. Having glasses or contact lenses is not a problem.

MBO-2 (all directions)Must possess a Civilian Driver's License B

Your Profile We train you Your Career

As a Soldier Signals Service (ICT) and Driver, you have a dual role. You will alternate driving with your ICT work.

After a few roles, you can become a Corporal. You will then be given more and more responsibilities.

Visit an event See our events Do you want to get to know and experience Defense for real? During an event or webinar, you will get a better feel for the job, and of course, you can ask all your questions. So, plan a meeting soon. Resilience

To be able to work at Defense, it is important that you have good physical condition. That is why the physical assessment is an indispensable part of the application procedure. And to prepare you well for this, we have developed special training schedules.

Applying

Your application at Defense consists of several parts. Discover the different application steps below.

Amanda explains: this is how applying at Defense works €3,000 ~ €3,400 salary €6,000 bonus per year 23 ~ 30 days off per year Get your driver's license for free Location: Assen, Oirschot

Your starting salary depends on your age, education level, and experience. As your knowledge and experience increase, your salary will grow with you. In addition to your salary, as a military member, you will also receive various structural and incidental allowances. The VEB allowance is already included in the salaries listed on werkenbijdefensie.nl. More info

During your service obligation (including your initial training), in addition to your salary, you will also build up an annual (gross) recruitment premium/bonus. This will be paid out at the end of your service obligation, unless you wish to receive an advance payment in the meantime.

With a full-time employment, you are entitled to 23-30 vacation days per year, depending on your age. Do you have days left over? Then you can carry them over to the next year under certain conditions.

Don't have a driver's license yet? Get it for free at Defense! We are happy to help you move forward, and not just when it comes to your career. If you come to work for the Navy, Army, Air Force, or Military Police, you can therefore obtain your driver's license B at our expense. More information about driver's licenses at Defense.

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