C004659 Engineer / Developer (Automation in Service Ops) (NS) - MON 16 Feb

Deadline Date: Monday 16 February 2026

Requirement: Engineer / Developer (Automation in Service Ops)

Location: The Hague, NL

Full Time On-Site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

Total Scope of the request (hours): 836

Required Start Date: 24 March 2026

End Contract Date: 31 December 2026

Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET

Duties & Role:

• Design and implement YAML based automation to support application deployment, configuration management, and environment consistency.
• Develop and maintain application packages (e.g., application layer, container images, or artifacts) suitable for integrating into automated deployment pipelines across multiple environments.
• Create and manage orchestration logic to coordinate application components, dependencies, and lifecycle events.
• Build, enhance, and maintain containerized applications using industry-standard containerization technologies.
• Integrate automation solutions with CI/CD pipelines, ensuring reliable build, test, and deployment workflows.
• Apply DevSecOps practices by embedding security, compliance, and quality checks into automation and pipeline workflows.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to align automation solutions with organizational standards and best practices.
• Produce clear, maintainable documentation for automation code, pipelines, and operational processes.
• Provide technical guidance to improve automation quality and consistency.

Skill, Knowledge & Experience:

• The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
• Demonstrated experience with YAML-based automation for application management.
• Experience creating and managing application packages and deployment artifacts.
• Strong understanding of orchestration concepts and dependency management.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of development pipelines, including CI/CD concepts and tools.
• Working knowledge of DevSecOps principles, including secure automation, pipeline security, and shift-left practices.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation-friendly languages as required by the environment.
• Capable of working as part of a team-of-teams approach

Quality and Standards

• Automation must be idempotent, reusable, and maintainable.
• Code and configurations must follow established coding, security, and operational standards.
• Security and compliance considerations must be incorporated throughout the solution lifecycle.

Engagement Expectations

• Work independently and as part of teams-of-teams while coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
• Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies clearly and regularly.
• Adhere to agreed timelines, milestones, and acceptance criteria