Kickstarter- Junior operations Engineer

As a Junior Operations Engineer IGAor PAM / AMyoullhelp organisations stay secure and compliant by keepingtheir IGAand/ or PAM/AMsolutionsrunning smoothly.Youllresolve support ticketsassistwith change handling and grow into a role where you take ownership and drive improvements. Along the wayyoullbuild deep IAMexpertiseand contribute to a team that values initiative knowledge sharing and continuous growth.

The Kickstarter Program

Kickstart your career in a future-proof industry:Learn the fundamentals of IAM cybersecurity and our companys mission.
Gain hands-on experiencewith real-world challenges and tools in a thriving community of IAM professionals.
Collaborate with expertsand other IAM Career Kickstarter participants to solve complex problems.
Develop your skillsby learning from experts who are passionate about teaching and mentorship. Get practical training and benefit from close collaboration and teamwork.
Grow quicklyinto a role that suits yourstrengths.

Your first months:

• In your first 2 weeks:get to know your new team and get more context around what you will be doing at SITS Traxion.
• In the next 3-4 months:Get brought up-to-speed with the IAM world get hands-on training for both hard skills and soft skills that are necessary to become successful in this field. Obtain the necessary certificates for your respective field and gain insight into your personal communication preferences and underlying drivesin order tobuild on your development plan. Form a collaborative supportive environment with the other Kickstarters. At the same time get situated and start developing within your team and start a deep dive into your new specialism.
• The next couple of months: Gain hands-on experience working at & with clients. Together with your buddy and the support of your colleagues you will rocket into becoming a specialist.
• After that: You are fully embedded into your team and further develop yourself as a specialist within your field. Your professional goals act as a guideline for the steps in your development to ensure you can keep working towards your ambitions.

Whatyoulldo as anOperations Engineer

• Actively contribute to achieving the companysSLAs;
• Begin by assisting in resolving 2ndand 3rd line tickets but quickly grow in independence and start taking responsibility and ownership overthis;
• Support senior Operations Engineers with change handling and documentation;
• Attend technical sessions vendor trainings and customer shadow sessions;
• Understand SLA/DAP basics and contribute to security awareness;
• Assist with IAM/PAM/IGA-related tasks such as RFIs (technical and functional customer questions) requiring technical expertise around the IAM/PAM/IGA solution;
• Active participation in optimizing existing operations and processes;
• Build your IAM knowledge and work towards obtaining and retaining relevant certifications.

The impactyoullhave

Your role as anOperationsEngineer is crucial to company a successful implementation you take ownership of ensuring that our clientsremaininformed and up to date on their IGA PAM or AM with the team youwillberesponsible forproactivelymonitoringsystem performance troubleshooting issues resolving incidents and providing expert support tomaintainoperational continuity and client a junior we highly value your input and growth within the team. We havea high levelof seniority and lots of enthusiasm to share knowledge andexpertise!

What we can offer you

At SITS Traxion we are a true advocate for a healthy work-life balance. Byprovidinghybrid working options we enable you to manage personal commitments while working on impactful projects and using dedicated learning time for you to earn certificates and visit industry events.

• Fixed-term contract as part of our Kickstarter program with intent for permanent contract.
• Position for 40 hours/week (32-36 hours can be discussed).
• Hybrid working options: 34 days/week at our Waardenburg office or client site and 1-2 days in the home office.
• A starting salary between 3000- and 3350- gross depending on your level of education and/or your experience.
• Local and international career development opportunities.
• Flexible training budget and dedicated learning hours.
• 25 days of annual leave 5 SITS Traxion days (1 for the company outing)
• Annual profit distribution.
• Company lease car or NS business card.
• Private pension scheme.
• A 400- home office set up budget and a monthly remote work allowance.
• Regular social events (game nights bouldering padel individual team events etc.)

Whatyoullbring to the team

• Knowledge: Understand SQL / PowerShell script and understand the basics of CLI (command line interface). Forbothabasic understanding will suffice; we will teach you the rest! It is important to understand how IT architecture drawings are connectedand to have some understanding of networking and IT infrastructure. Any understanding of the OSI model is helpful.
• Skills:Yourenot afraid to ask (critical) questions or approach new people. Knowledge in information security is helpful. You are eager to learn and welcome giving and receiving constructive feedback
• Languages: Fluentproficiencyin Dutch and English (C1). Any knowledge of the German language could bea great additionbut is not necessary.
• Education/Certifications: HBO or WO bachelor or master related to IT and/or computing science.
• Availability: Available fulltime (32 hours can be discussed) from the 1stof March 2026 and able to work from Waardenburg or client site 34 days/week.
• Drivers License: Valid EU drivers licenseis helpful.
• Work Eligibility: You live in the Netherlands and hold a valid work visa.

Some facts about our Service Engineering team

• Open approachable culture where initiative input and feedback are encouraged.
• A teamwide standup every Monday and Thursday to provide a platform for giving updates about your progress what you are working on challenges you are facing and insights into developments in the market.
• We like to stay sharp by challenging one another by asking critical questions and constructive feedback. We do this to stay on top of personal and professional development!

About SITS Traxion

As the Benelux leader in Identity & Access Management (IAM) we deliver top-tier consulting services since 2000. With over 100 specialists with 16 nationalities we are passionate about enhancing cyber resilience through excellence continuous growth and a collaborative culture. As part of the SITS Group we are part of a network of top-class IT security providers that combineexpertise experience and resources into a unified force for holistic security strategies.

Our projects serve both local and international clients and span various sectors industries including healthcare pharma energy education finance retail and government.

Join us to work on high-impact projects whilst shaping cybersecurity. With opportunities for continuous learning flexible working and involvement in both local and international initiatives you will be part of a dynamic team where yourexpertisetruly makes a difference.

Ready to make an impact and secure Europes digital identities Apply today!

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At SITS Traxion we believe diversity strengthens our teams and fosters innovation. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone regardless of gender background or experience can thrive.