Vacancy Overview
Location: Vught
Contract Duration: 12 hours per week (part-time)
Monthly Salary: €3,736.00 – €5,015.00 (Burgerschaal IBBAD 08)
Position Type: Temporary Appointment
Field: ICT
Vacancy Number: 81494
Your Role
As an ICT/GIS Specialist at the Mineur- and Sappeurschool, you ensure that instructors and trainees have access to 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 embedded within the Instructiepeloton Verdere Vorming of the Mineur- and Sappeurschool, under the Instructiegroep Genie Inlichtingen en Verkenningen (GIV). Your main responsibilities include:
Managing, maintaining, and updating ICT hardware and software;
Implementing new ICT systems and applications;
Managing and further developing the GIS portal and associated database;
Analyzing and resolving ICT and GIS-related incidents and issues;
Performing change, configuration, and asset management;
Identifying recurring problems and proposing structural solutions;
Advising on requirements for new or replacement ICT and GIS tools;
Testing and evaluating new hardware and software;
Supporting leadership and colleagues with ICT, GIS, and technical questions;
Staying up to date on developments in GIS, drones, sensors, and other innovative technologies;
Assisting instructors and trainees with ICT-related tasks during training and exercises.
A key part of your role is integrating ICT with geospatial information. You will work with GIS portals, geographic databases, drone data, LiDAR, imagery, and 3D data to support training within the Engineering domain.
You will collaborate closely with colleagues at OTC Genie and with internal and external partners in ICT, GIS, and geospatial information.
Why This Role Matters
Modern military training relies heavily on robust ICT and GIS systems. You ensure these systems remain 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 will have the opportunity to explore and implement new technologies within the defense context.
Requirements
Education
Minimum MBO-4 diploma in Informatics, ICT, Computer Technology, or a comparable field.
MBO-4 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
Experience managing ICT systems, hardware, software, and networks.
Experience with GIS, geospatial information, drone data, LiDAR, 3D data, or imagery is a plus.
Personal Skills
Analytical and detail-oriented, 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 information security.
Preferred Knowledge
GIS portals and geographic databases;
ESRI/GIS software;
LiDAR and 3D data;
Drone and sensor data;
Imagery and photography;
Information security;
Networking and ICT administration.
What We Offer
Salary: €3,736.00 – €5,015.00 per month (Burgerschaal IBBAD 08);
Part-time: 12 hours per week;
Individual Choice Budget (IKB): From 2025, defense employees will build up 16.33% of their salary monthly instead of receiving separate holiday and year-end bonuses. This budget can be used for:
- Up to 15% of salary for commuting reimbursement;
- 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 dues;
Additional benefits: up to 75% paid parental leave (subject to conditions), study facilities, extensive sports facilities, extended leave for older employees, and commuting expense reimbursement.
Additional Information
A security clearance (VGB) is part of the application process;
Dutch nationality is required for civilian applicants;
A Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag (VOG) is required for appointment;
Background checks (criminal record, financial history) and reference checks may be part of the selection process and typically take around 8 weeks;
The vacancy may close early upon receiving sufficient suitable applications;
Application documents will be destroyed no later than three months after the selection process concludes (longer than the standard AVG term due to possible internal appeals).
Organization
Ministry of Defence – Royal Netherlands Army
The Royal Netherlands Army contributes to freedom, security, and prosperity in the Netherlands and abroad. It operates globally in combat, humanitarian aid, and disaster relief. In addition to military personnel, the Army employs many civilian staff (burgerfuncties) who support operations through their expertise.
For more information about this vacancy, contact:
Kap. Ronald Rikkers –
[email protected] – 06 38322604
For questions about the application process:
Ms. I.F.J. Van Dijk –
[email protected] – 06 33041628
Location: Vught
Level: MBO 4
Hours: 32 per month (12 hours/week)
Salary: €3,750 – €5,000
Field: ICT – ICT and GIS Specialist