Medior ICT Expert - Linux Kubernetes (NL)

Context

The task of the medior Linux Kubernetes expert is to set up and maintain several systems used by a government agricultural and fisheries agency. This includes daily management of existing systems (monitoring backups, resolving incidents, etc.) as well as designing and implementing major changes, new systems, or removing old systems. The primary focus of this role is the further development of Kubernetes as a platform for both purchased and in-house developed applications.

Knowledge and experience with Kubernetes platform management (on-prem) and usage, orchestration, and container technology are essential for this position.

The ICT expert will work within the LUNS team of IT operations. This team is responsible for managing all Linux systems, all network equipment, and all storage equipment of the agency. Knowledge and experience with Kubernetes and Linux are the most important for this role, but knowledge, experience, or interest in enterprise network and storage management is also considered a plus.

The proposed candidate must meet the minimum competencies listed below, in order of importance. This must be demonstrated in the candidate’s CV. Candidates who do not meet these minimum requirements will not be considered further.

Missions

• Set up, upgrade, configure, and use a Kubernetes platform in an enterprise environment, preferably on-prem.

• Daily management of existing systems including backup monitoring and incident resolution.

• Design and implement major changes, new systems, or removal of old systems.

• Work within the IT operations team responsible for Linux systems, network equipment, and storage equipment.

• Contribute to the further development of Kubernetes as a platform for applications.

Technical Competencies

Must have:

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience (3 years) with setting up, upgrading, configuring, and using a Kubernetes platform in an enterprise environment, preferably on-prem.

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience (3 years) with using Ansible configuration management in an enterprise environment.

Should have:

• Experience with Linux system administration in an enterprise environment (preferably Suse Linux Enterprise Server).

• Linux scripting skills: bash, python, perl.

• Experience with build and release automation tools, such as Azure DevOps Server.

• Experience with monitoring tools: Elastic, Nagios.

• Experience with networking in an enterprise environment: Cisco ACI, Palo Alto firewalls, F5 Big IP.

• Experience with storage in an enterprise environment: NetApp AFF, HPE Alletra 9000, HPE StoreOnce.

Personal Competencies

• Result-oriented and project-based working.

• Independent problem-solving ability.

• Team collaboration skills.

• Communication skills.

• Stress resistance.

Tools & Environment

• Kubernetes platform (on-prem).

• Ansible configuration management.

• Linux systems (preferably Suse Linux Enterprise Server).

• Scripting languages: bash, python, perl.

• Build and release automation: Azure DevOps Server.

• Monitoring: Elastic, Nagios.

• Networking: Cisco ACI, Palo Alto firewalls, F5 Big IP.

• Storage: NetApp AFF, HPE Alletra 9000, HPE StoreOnce.

Working Conditions

• Contract type: Framework contract 2022 - 2027 (Lot 1).

• Location: Brussels (Schaarbeek).

• Preferred start date: 01/12/2026.

• Preferred end date: 31/05/2027.

• Working hours: Daytime, 100% regime.

• Estimated hours per person: 1040.

• Remote work possible: Yes.

1. 3 years of demonstrable experience with setting up, upgrading, configuring, and using a Kubernetes platform in an enterprise environment, preferably on-premises
2. 3 years of demonstrable experience with using Ansible configuration management in an enterprise environment
3. Demonstrable experience or knowledge of similar technologies to Kubernetes
4. Fluency in Dutch at European CEFR level C2
5. Experience with build and release automation tools, such as Azure DevOps Server (preferred)
6. Experience with Linux scripting: bash, python, perl (preferred)
7. Experience with Linux system administration in an enterprise environment, preferably SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (preferred)
8. Experience with monitoring tools such as Elastic and Nagios (preferred)
9. Experience with networking in an enterprise environment: Cisco ACI, Palo Alto firewalls, F5 Big IP (preferred)
10. Experience with storage in an enterprise environment: NetApp AFF, HPE Alletra 9000, HPE StoreOnce (preferred)
11. Higher education (Master or Bachelor) with a technical/engineering background or equivalent experience in ICT technologies relevant to the expertise requested
12. Personal competencies including result-oriented project work, independent problem-solving skills, team collaboration, communication skills, and stress resistance