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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Infrastructure Engineer - VMware & Microsoft - **Company:** Spektrum - **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, BlackBerry Enterprise Servers, HP BladeSystems, Configuration Management, Information Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Microsoft Exchange Server, Monitoring of Systems, Networking Hardware, Internet Small Computer System Interface (ISCSI), OSI Models, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Remote Desktop Services, Storage Virtualization, Systems Integration, VMware Infrastructure, VMware Virtualization, VMware VSphere, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, Data Storage Technologies, Software Troubleshooting, Storage Technologies, Veeam, McAfee EPolicy, Windows Client, Vmware - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://nl.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ef42da74e54d6a36 ## About the Role * Strong experience implementing and maintaining VMware 6 infrastructure. * In-depth knowledge of VMware technologies, including: * VMware ESXi * vSAN * vRealize Operations * NSX * vSphere * vSphere CLI scripting * VMware Update Services * Strong knowledge of storage technologies, including: * vSAN * iSCSI * SAN environments * HP MSA * Strong knowledge of VEEAM Backup & Replication 9.x and VMware architectures. * Strong Microsoft infrastructure administration experience, including: * Windows Server 2012 R2 * Windows Server 2016 * Windows 10 * Exchange Server 2013/2016 * Strong experience implementing and administering Active Directory (AD) * Experience managing: * Active Directory * Domain Trusts * Exchange Servers * DNS * Group Policy * Endpoint Protection * Software Update Services * Experience managing DNS domains and DNS resolution. * Strong client operating system and software troubleshooting skills. * Experience deploying Microsoft SCCM * Knowledge of McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator. * Knowledge of BlackBerry Enterprise Server * Strong understanding of server, storage, and network infrastructure. * Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills. * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and within multidisciplinary teams. * Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical matters. * English proficiency of at least NATO STANAG 6001 SLP 3333. * In-depth practical understanding of NATO Command structures, roles, and organizational context. * In-depth practical knowledge of NATO Enterprise Architecture and DCIS services across OSI Layers 1-7. Experience At least 3 years of experience is required across the specified technical areas, including: * VMware infrastructure implementation and maintenance. * VMware vSphere, ESXi, vSAN, NSX, vRealize Operations, and related technologies. * Data storage technologies such as vSAN, iSCSI, SAN, and HP MSA. * VEEAM Backup & Replication and VMware architectures. * Microsoft Windows Server and Windows client administration. * Microsoft Exchange Server. * Active Directory and Domain Trust administration. * DNS and Group Policy Management. * SCCM architecture deployment. * Endpoint protection and software update services. * BlackBerry Enterprise Server environments., At least 3 years of experience in the following areas is desirable: * Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT). * Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS). * McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator 5.1.3 or later. * Server, storage, and networking hardware. * HP Blade Server products and HP rack-based servers. * Network protocols and network management technologies ## Description The Senior Infrastructure Engineer - VMware & Microsoft will provide advanced technical engineering support for NATO's Deployable Communication and Information System (DCIS) environment at NCIA in Brunssum, Netherlands. The role focuses on configuring, integrating, validating, maintaining, and supporting Core Services infrastructure used within NATO deployable CIS kits. The engineer will work across VMware virtualization, Microsoft infrastructure, Active Directory, Exchange, DNS, storage, backup, endpoint management, and related enterprise services. The position supports the NATO Mission Iraq (NMI) environment and requires close coordination with NCIA personnel and other technical delivery teams to ensure systems are secure, fully integrated, tested, documented, and ready for operational deployment. Role Duties and Responsibilities * Configure Core Services components according to approved technical designs, security requirements, and NCIA standards. * Integrate and validate Core Services with network infrastructure, Boundary Protection capabilities, and supporting management systems. * Configure and prepare DCIS kits for operational deployment. * Support deployment, configuration, validation, and operational readiness activities. * Configure and verify systems within centralized management and monitoring tools. * Maintain and update system and technical documentation to reflect configurations, changes, implemented solutions, and operational procedures. * Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT). * Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve Core Services infrastructure issues. * Support continuous monitoring, maintenance, controlled service updates, and deployment activities. * Ensure technical activities follow NATO/NCIA security, configuration management, and governance procedures. * Identify technical risks, dependencies, and issues and escalate them when required. * Participate in operational, technical, incident, problem, change, release, risk, and service review meetings. * Identify opportunities for service optimization and continuous improvement. * Track corrective and preventive actions through completion. * Produce weekly progress reports and monthly service performance reports. * Provide ad hoc technical reports when required. * Maintain accurate, traceable, and auditable records of technical activities and system changes., * Night work may occasionally be required for operational reasons and will be planned with NCIA in advance. * Travel to other NCIA locations in Europe may be required. * Approximately one trip per month is anticipated, normally not exceeding 5 days. * The contractor is responsible for normal travel arrangements and associated costs as specified in the SOW. * NCIA will provide access to necessary tools, data, and NATO networks subject to security and authorization requirements. * NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET security clearance is mandatory. * Tentative start date: 15 September 2026. * Initial duration: 2 months, with the possibility of extension depending on business needs and funding. ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [What Makes Open Source Work: Licensing and Beyond](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1416-what-makes-open-source-work-licensing-and-beyond) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Going Quantum: The future of the internet ...](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/672-going-quantum-the-future-of-the-internet) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) ## Related Articles - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023) - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/279-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-amsterdam) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)