Platform DevOps Engineer

About us

‘The people we rely on to make the world go round – they rely on Thales’. In a fast-changing and increasingly unpredictable world full of opportunities, people come to us with big ambitions – to make your life better and more secure. Our employees, who are part of a unique and varied team with many different fields of expertise and a wide range of talents and cultures, develop and deliver outstanding high-tech solutions. Thales employs 81,000 highly talented people in 68 countries. Almost 3,000 of these are based in the Netherlands. We are one of the largest high-tech employers in the field of security and protection.

We help our customers think smarter and act faster in the fields of defense, aerospace, aviation technology and cyberspace, to manage and control their increasingly complex processes and make the best possible business decisions. This is why we play a leading role in digital transformation, focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Data Analysis, Connectivity, Mobility, Internet of Things, Cyber Security.

In the Netherlands, we are located in four cities: Huizen, Delft, Eindhoven and Hengelo (head office). Together with an extensive ecosystem of knowledge partners, customers and suppliers, we work on radar systems for seagoing vessels, cyber security solutions, transport systems, communications equipment for land forces, cryogenic cooling solutions, R&D for radar technology (in collaboration with TU Delft), as well as R&D for serious gaming (in collaboration with the University of Twente).

The Mission: Tech with Real-World Impact

In an era of global uncertainty, software is the ultimate shield. Based in our high-tech hub in Hengelo (OV), we build the Combat Management Systems (CMS) that protect naval vessels and their crews worldwide.

This isn't just another SaaS application, this is high-stakes, mission-critical infrastructure where "zero downtime" is a literal lifesaver. As a Platform DevOps Engineer, you’ll be the architect of the environments where these systems live, breathe, and evolve.

The Role: Build, Break, Automate, Repeat

You’ll join a multidisciplinary Agile squad focused on the backbone of our CMS. You won't just be "maintaining" you'll be modernizing.

• Bridge the Gap: Manage the delicate balance between cutting-edge microservices and the robust legacy systems that keep ships running.
• Automate Everything: Use Ansible and modern CI/CD patterns to ensure our deployments are seamless and secure.
• Security by Design: Implement high-level security protocols (Mandatory Access Control, Host Based firewalls, Strong Authentication, etcetera) to harden our systems against any threat.

Challenge the Status Quo: We don't want "yes-people." We want engineers who question "why" and find better ways to do things.

We’re looking for a sharp, curious engineer who brings:

The Foundation:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• Linux Mastery: RHCE or LFCE certification (or the skills to prove you’re at that level).
• The Automation Mindset: Expertise in Ansible and system deployment.
• Cloud-Native Knowledge: A deep understanding of Containers, Microservices, and Networking.

The Security Lens:
Familiarity with high level Linux Security protocols like:

• Mandatory Access control (SELinux / AppArmor)
• Robust firewalling (IPTables/Firewalld)
• Hardening of protocols (SSH and TLS)

Communication:

• The ability to explain a complex "kernel panic" to a dev and a strategic roadmap to a manager

What's in it for you?

• A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes freedom for initiative and good ideas.
• Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regard to technical, commercial skills.
• Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.
• A comfortable workspace in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.
• You can usually work where and whenever you want. Within Thales, we aim for a 60/40 balance, where you work from home at least two days a week, when your role allows this.
• A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade PTO for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.
• 40 days off per year (PTO).

Interested?

Apply now! Click on the button below to upload your profile and show your interest.

To ensure that we are a good match, we may ask you to participate in an assessment.

A government clearance will be requested as part of standard Thales procedures.

Diversity Statement

We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us! That’s why we offer you flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.

Security Requirements

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. This vacancy requires a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service

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