Network and Integration Engineer

• Experience as an Allround Engineer or System Integrator within complex, distributed IT environments.
• Thorough knowledge of IP networks, including BGP, OSPF, VPNs, firewalls, and DNS.
• Experience with system integration across organizational and security boundaries.
• Knowledge of federated identity concepts, such as PKI, SAML, OAuth, and secure access control.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles within multi-domain environments.
• Experience with virtualization and/or container platforms.
• Ability to analyze faults across network, infrastructure, and service layers.
• Experience with Agile, DevOps, or similar methodologies.
• Willingness to travel internationally for interoperability testing and exercises.
• Strong communication skills and good command of the English language.

• Experience with NATO FMN Spiral Specifications or similar interoperability frameworks.
• Experience within Defense, government, or other highly regulated organizations.
• Knowledge of NATO STANAGs and international data exchange standards.
• Experience with cloud or hybrid infrastructures.
• Participation in interoperability exercises such as CWIX.
• Relevant certifications, such as CCNP, Security+, or CISSP.
• A bachelor's or master's degree in IT, Engineering, or a similar field, or an equivalent level of work and thinking.

• A gross monthly salary up to €7,000, based on fourteen months. Including holiday allowance and a thirteenth month, this amounts to €98,000 gross per year.
• A challenging position within a socially relevant defense program.
• Working on innovative interoperability solutions within Defense and NATO.
• A hybrid working environment with room for flexibility.
• Extensive opportunities for personal development, certification, and career growth.

A Dutch passport is required for this assignment, and you must be proficient in Dutch, both spoken and written. You will undergo a security screening (VGB) conducted by the MIVD. Additionally, a NATO security clearance of at least NATO Secret level is required. Kyndryl will guide you through both processes.

You are responsible for:

• Implementing and supporting FMN Core Services, including networking, identity, collaboration, service management, and secure information exchange.
• Realizing interoperability between national systems using standardized interfaces and protocols.
• Configuring, managing, and troubleshooting routing, switching, VPNs, DNS, firewalls, and secure gateways within federated environments.
• Performing integration, verification, and validation activities and participating in interoperability testing, such as CWIX.
• Implementing federated identity & access management and supporting secure information exchange.
• Collaborating with national and international stakeholders to resolve interoperability issues.
• Preparing technical documentation in accordance with FMN governance, including test designs, test results, and compliance evidence.
• Acting as a technical engineer and a coordination point during integration and testing activities.
• Keeping knowledge up to date regarding FMN standards, Spiral Specifications, and interoperability patterns.

The Role

As an Allround Engineer FMN Interoperability & Integration, you will contribute to the realization of interoperable mission networks in accordance with NATO Federated Mission Networking (FMN) Spiral 4-6. As part of a small team, you will work on operational federation, standardized Core Services, and secure information exchange between national and international defense networks.

You combine hands-on engineering with technical coordination and work together with national and international stakeholders on the integration, validation, and further development of FMN solutions.

You will work within one of the largest IT programs in the Netherlands for our client. Depending on the project, you will work at client locations in Central Netherlands, from home, and regularly from the Kyndryl office in Hoofddorp.

Who You Are

You are an experienced network or infrastructure engineer who combines technical depth with a collaborative attitude. You operate effectively within complex, multinational IT environments and gain energy from interoperability, integration, and mission-critical infrastructures.

Required technical and professional expertise

• FMN Interoperability
• Network Engineering
• System Integration
• IP Networking (BGP, OSPF, VPN, DNS)
• Federated Identity
• Cybersecurity
• Infrastructure Integration
• Test & Validation
• Virtualization & Containers

• Multinational Collaboration
• Stakeholder Management
• Technical Coordination
• Governance & Documentation
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Communication

Being You

Your career with us isn't just a job-it's an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health-because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.

From your very first day, you'll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won't just contribute-you'll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.

We're here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you'll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You'll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities-from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you'll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.

We want you to thrive here-and we're committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what's next.

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