About the Role
Company: Werken voor Nederland
Position: ICT and GIS Specialist
Salary Grade: Civilian Scale IBBAD 08 (€3,736.00 – €5,015.00 per month)
Contract Type: Temporary Appointment
Job Group: Civilian Staff
As an ICT/GIS Specialist at the Mineur- and Sappeurschool, you ensure that instructors and trainees can work with reliable, up-to-date, and fully functional ICT and GIS systems. You operate at the intersection of ICT, geospatial information, and innovative technologies such as drones and sensors.
You will be employed within the Further Training Platoon of the Mineur- and Sappeurschool, part of the Engineering Training & Education Centre (OTC Genie) in Vught. Your primary focus is supporting the Engineering Intelligence and Reconnaissance (GIV) Instruction Group.
You are responsible for managing and further developing ICT systems, GIS applications, and the associated geospatial database. You ensure systems remain available, user-friendly, and up to date, and you support the introduction of new hardware and software.
Additionally, you serve as a key point of contact for colleagues. You investigate technical issues, propose solutions, and advise on the procurement, setup, and application of ICT and GIS tools. You actively contribute ideas on integrating new technologies into training and education.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Managing, maintaining, and updating ICT hardware and software;
Implementing new ICT systems and applications;
Managing and further developing the GIS portal and its underlying database;
Analyzing and resolving ICT- and GIS-related incidents and issues;
Executing change, configuration, and asset management tasks;
Identifying recurring problems and developing structural solutions;
Contributing to requirements for new or replacement ICT and GIS tools;
Testing and evaluating new hardware and software;
Providing advice to supervisors and colleagues on ICT, GIS, and technical matters;
Staying up to date on developments in GIS, drones, sensors, and other innovative technologies;
Supporting instructors and trainees with ICT-related tasks during training and education.
A core part of your role is integrating ICT with geospatial information. You work with GIS portals, geodatabases, drone data, LiDAR, imagery, and 3D data to support training within the Engineering domain.
You collaborate closely with colleagues at OTC Genie and with internal and external partners in ICT, GIS, and geospatial domains.
Where You Will Work:
You will be based at the Engineering Training & Education Centre (OTC Genie) in Vught. OTC Genie is the Dutch Royal Netherlands Army’s authority for engineering-related training and education.
The Mineur- and Sappeurschool contributes to military operational readiness by delivering training, supporting operational units, and developing and implementing new knowledge and innovations.
Why Your Work Matters:
Robust ICT and GIS systems are essential for modern military training. You ensure these systems are reliable, available, and future-proof—directly contributing to training quality and the operational readiness of the Royal Netherlands Army.
In this role, you are more than just an administrator—you are an advisor, problem solver, and specialist in ICT and geospatial information. You have the autonomy to explore new technologies and help integrate them into defence operations.
Requirements:
Minimum MBO-4 diploma in IT, ICT, computer technology, or a related field.
An MBO-4 qualification in Geo, Data & Design, Geo-ICT, or surveying is a plus.
Knowledge of GIS, geospatial information, LiDAR, 3D data, drone data, and imagery is a plus.
Experience managing ICT systems, hardware, software, and networks.
Experience with GIS, geospatial data, drone data, LiDAR, 3D data, or imagery is a plus.
Key Competencies We Value:
Analytical and meticulous, able to independently investigate and resolve technical issues;
Ability to explain technical information clearly to colleagues;
Proactive, with a strong desire to contribute ideas and improvements;
Flexible and collaborative, able to work with diverse colleagues and organizations;
Interested in new developments in ICT, GIS, and innovative technologies;
A true team player;
Diligent and trustworthy, especially regarding information and cybersecurity.
Familiarity with the following is a bonus:
GIS portals and geospatial databases;
Networking and ICT management.
Salary:
Monthly salary: €3,736.00 – €5,015.00 (based on Civilian Scale IBBAD 08)
Contract:
Temporary appointment, up to 32 hours per week.
Additional Benefits:
Defence offers excellent secondary employment conditions. Starting in 2025, civilian staff will no longer receive holiday pay and year-end bonuses as separate payments, but instead build them monthly into the Individual Choice Budget (IKB)—16.33% of your salary.
The IKB can be used for:
Up to 15% of salary to exchange for commuting allowance;
The monthly difference between actual commuting costs and the fiscal maximum;
A personal bicycle (including accessories and insurance);
A computer for work or study (including accessories and insurance);
Battery or electric components for a bicycle;
Payment of union membership fees.
Other benefits include:
Up to 75% paid parental leave (subject to conditions);
Study support;
Extensive sports facilities;
Enhanced leave scheme for older employees;
Commuting expense reimbursement.
Additional Information:
A security clearance (VGB) is part of the application process.
As a civilian applicant, you must hold Dutch nationality.
A Declaration of Good Conduct (VOG) is required for appointment.
A background check (including criminal record and financial history) and reference checks may be part of the selection process and typically take around 8 weeks.
Selection Process:
The vacancy may be closed early once sufficient suitable applications are received.
Application documents will be destroyed no later than three months after the selection process concludes—longer than the standard AVG (GDPR) period—due to possible internal appeals or objections.
About the Organization:
Name: Ministry of Defence
Description: Defence safeguards the interests, prosperity, and freedom of the Netherlands—both domestically and internationally. Around 79,000 people work directly or indirectly for peace and security. The Ministry includes the Command for Materiel & IT (COMMIT), the Administrative Staff, Royal Netherlands Navy, Royal Netherlands Army, Royal Netherlands Air Force, Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, and the Defence Support Command (DOSCO).
The Royal Netherlands Army contributes to freedom, security, and prosperity at home and abroad—through professional, well-trained personnel conducting global combat operations, humanitarian aid, and disaster relief.
In addition to military personnel, the Army employs many civilian staff (burgerfuncties). As a civilian, you support military personnel using your expertise—helping to ensure global peace and security.
For more information about this vacancy:
Ms. I.F.J. van Dijk