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KPN

Nationwide telecom and ICT services provider

DevOps Platform Engineer Backup & Recovery

Platform EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • The candidate must be an experienced platform engineer, fluent in Dutch, and resident in the Netherlands.
  • HBO- or WO-level education or equivalent educational level, preferably in IT, Informatics, or a comparable area.
  • Demonstrable experience with complex backup and recovery solutions; Commvault experience is preferred.
  • Knowledge of storage platforms, object storage, and cloud-based storage services; experience with Cloudian and Scality systems is preferred.
  • Experience with Linux and/or Windows platforms.
  • Knowledge of VMware, Kubernetes, OpenStack, and public cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud.
  • Experience with automation and scripting, such as Python and/or PowerShell.
  • Understanding of security, compliance, and cyber resilience concepts.
  • Strong communication skills in Dutch and English.
  • Willingness to undergo additional ABRO or ABDO screening.

Responsibilities

  • Manage, develop, and renew data protection and backup services throughout their lifecycle, delivering data services for VMware, Kubernetes, databases, enterprise applications, and hybrid environments across private and public clouds.
  • Translate customer needs into future-proof solutions and advise customers on data protection, cyber recovery, compliance, and business continuity.
  • Contribute to new propositions, tenders, and complex customer matters.
  • Work according to DevOps principles across design, implementation, operational management, and continuous improvement.
  • Manage and develop data protection and recovery platforms, with a strong focus on Commvault.
  • Monitor and improve service availability, performance, and continuity.
  • Implement and optimize backup, recovery, and cyber resilience solutions, including immutable data storage and cleanroom recovery.
  • Automate management processes and contribute to implementations using Infrastructure as Code and scripting.
  • Make the environment accessible through APIs where possible to support integration and automation.
  • Collaborate with colleagues, other KPN departments, and suppliers to deliver new functionality and innovation.
  • Continuously improve processes, platforms, and customer experience, and actively share knowledge within the team.
  • Build, test, and realize solutions together with the team.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Commvault is preferred.
  • Experience with Cloudian and Scality systems is desired.
  • Experience within a service provider or system integrator is strongly preferred.

About the Company

KPN

Nationwide telecom and ICT services provider

KPN provides telecommunications and IT services in the Netherlands. They run national fixed and mobile networks, including a large fibre footprint and 5G, to deliver consumer services such as telephony, broadband internet, and TV, often bundled in fixed-mobile packages under multiple brands. For businesses and government, they offer connectivity plus IT services like cloud, cybersecurity, data networks, data centres, workplace management, and IoT, along with wholesale access to their networks for other providers. Their goal is to connect the Netherlands with reliable telecom and IT services, grow recurring revenues, maintain market leadership, and expand capabilities in fibre, 5G, cloud, cybersecurity, and IoT while supporting wholesale partners and investing in relevant technologies.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Founded
1989

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