DevOps Automation Engineer

As a DevOps Automation Engineer you are part of the Metro Core & CPE development team.
Your responsibilities focus on five key areas:

• Operational maintenance of our automation environment
• Ensuring proper Life Cycle Management
• Ensuring that our environments comply with the security policy
• Optimizing and streamlining operational processes
• Developing automation scripts and tools to increase efficiency

The Metro Core & CPE development team carries significant responsibility for the services delivered to our customers. The team is responsible for the daily maintenance and innovation of approximately 40000 assets. To safeguard the continuity of our networks various automation solutions have already been implemented.

We are currently in an ambitious transition program to replace the existing FCN network with a new Metro Core network over the coming years. Automation plays a crucial role in this transformation.

However the continuity and reliability of our regular services and deliveries remain the top the coming period special attention will also be required for the impact ofand alignment withthe AO and Unlock Data programs as well as KPNs ambitions regarding automation and the integration of L1 (NOC) and L2 operational activities.

KPNs Metro Core network and its services must also comply with telecommunications legislation Wholesale regulation security requirements (including KSP) privacy guidelines and various internal and external audits and certifications.

As a DevOps Automation Engineer you can make a real impact working as part of a team of approximately 30 international professionals.

Qualifications :

You are an ambitious DevOps Automation Engineer with excellent communication skills. You have the ability to align your technical expertise with the needs of teams and colleagues. Are you the team player who can guide your colleagues and stakeholders through technical developments in the field of automation You understand the complexity of innovation incident management technical operations and delivery processes (particularly for IP routing & switching) and can translate these into concrete solutions. Your handson mentality makes you a valuable member of the team. To be successful in this role you bring at least:

• Bachelor-level working and thinking skills
• 15 years of experience in a technical telecom network environment
• Solid Linux knowledge
• Proven experience with Python and Bash scripting a passion for programming and the ability to learn new languages
• Strong understanding of automation tools within a test automation pipeline such as Ansible Docker and Jenkins
• Good knowledge of network security methods
• Knowledge of network management protocols such as telemetry SNMP SSH NTP DHCP RADIUS TACACS
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent command of English both written and spoken
• Problemsolving mindset and eagerness to learn
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• An agile mindset and knowledge of Scrum Kanban DevOps and other agile methodologies

Job Requirements

Experience in maintaining networks across multiple domains is important in this role. You have a solutionoriented teamplayer mentality. Strong communication skills are essential to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders and you know how to build trust with the people you work with.

• Extensive experience in telecommunications in the areas of design testing and operations
• Deep experience with Spirent technology
• Broad experience with IP networking
• Knowledge of and experience with Agile and DevOps ways of working
• Basic knowledge and experience in setting up CI/CD pipelines and automation

Additional Information :

Of course as an employer we also have a lot to offer you. This is what you can expect from us:

• A gross monthly salary of at least 5190  depending on your work experience based on a 40hour workweek 
• A fixed 13th month: part of it is paid out monthly and part in January of the following year. Or you can use it for a FLEX & BOOST goal of your choice
• An annual individual and collective salary increase in line with our CLA
• 1500 per year in personal development budget which you can use at your own discretion for training coaching or courses
• Flexible vacation days: you and your manager decide together how you want to manage your time off
• A home office setup to optimize your workspace at home including a mobile phone and laptop
• 50% discount on our products and services so you can enjoy affordable internet calling and streaming
• Excellent travel reimbursement: full coverage of public transport costs or 0.23 per kilometer if you travel by car. Prefer cycling Then you can use our bicycle allowance of 0.40 per kilometer
• The option to purchase a lease bike with monthly contributions from KPN (for permanent contracts): from city bikes to ebikes racing bikes to speed pedelecs you choose what you ride
• Excellent pension benefits: a total contribution of 23% of your pensionable salary of which KPN pays 16% and you pay 7%
• Our belief in technology is strong. It becomes even more powerful when combined with human connection which is why we look forward to meeting you!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time