Job Details
Location: Vught
Contract Type: Temporary (up to 12 months)
Hours per Week: 32
Monthly Salary: €3,736.00 – €5,015.00 (Burgerschaal IBBAD 08)
Vacancy Number: 81494
Department: Royal Netherlands Army – OTC Genie (Engineering Training & Education Centre)
Your Role
As an ICT/GIS Specialist at the Mineur- and Sappeurschool, you ensure that instructors and trainees have access to reliable, current, and well-functioning ICT and GIS systems. You work at the intersection of ICT, geospatial information, and innovative technologies such as drones and sensors.
You are employed within the Instructiepeloton Verdere Vorming (Advanced Training Platoon) of the Mineur- and Sappeurschool, primarily supporting the Instructiegroep Genie Inlichtingen en Verkenningen (Engineering Intelligence & Reconnaissance Instruction Group).
Key Responsibilities:
Manage, maintain, and update ICT hardware, software, and networks;
Implement new ICT systems and applications;
Manage and further develop the GIS portal and associated geodatabase;
Analyze and resolve ICT and GIS-related incidents and issues;
Perform change, configuration, and asset management;
Identify recurring problems and propose structural solutions;
Advise on requirements for new or replacement ICT and GIS tools;
Test and evaluate new hardware and software;
Provide technical support and advice to staff and leadership;
Stay up to date on developments in GIS, drones, sensors, and other innovative technologies;
Support instructors and trainees during training and exercises.
A core part of your role is integrating ICT with geospatial information. You work with GIS portals, geographic databases, drone data, LiDAR, imagery, and 3D data to support training within the Engineering domain.
You collaborate closely with colleagues within the 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 are empowered to contribute ideas on new technologies and their application within Defence.
Requirements
Education:
Minimum MBO-4 diploma in IT, ICT, computer engineering, or a comparable field.
MBO-4 in Geo, Data & Design, Geo-ICT, or surveying/geodesy 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 data, 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 initiative and a mindset for improvement and innovation;
Flexible and collaborative, able to work with diverse colleagues and organizations;
Interested in new developments in ICT, GIS, and emerging technologies;
A true team player;
Diligent and trustworthy, especially regarding information and information security.
Preferred Knowledge (Bonus Points)
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 gross per month (Burgerschaal IBBAD 08);
Working Hours: 32 hours/week;
Secondary Employment Benefits:
- Individual Choice Budget (IKB): From 2025, 16.33% of your salary is built up monthly and can be used for:
- Up to 15% for commuting reimbursement;
- Difference between actual and fiscal commuting allowance;
- Personal bicycle (including accessories and insurance);
- Computer (for work or study, including accessories and insurance);
- Battery or electric components for bicycle;
- Payment of union dues;
- Up to 75% paid parental leave (subject to conditions);
- Study facilities;
- Extensive sports facilities;
- Additional 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 Conduct (VOG) is required;
Background checks (criminal record, financial standing) and reference checks may be part of the selection process (typically take ~8 weeks);
The vacancy may close early once sufficient suitable candidates have applied;
Application documents will be destroyed no later than 3 months after the selection process ends (longer than the AVG standard, to accommodate internal appeals);
Contact for Vacancy Questions: Kap. Ronald Rikkers (
[email protected] / +31 6 38322604);
Contact for Application Process Questions: I.F.J. Van Dijk (
[email protected] / +31 6 33041628).
About the Organisation
Organisation: Ministry of Defence – Royal Netherlands Army;
Mission: To safeguard the interests, prosperity, and freedom of the Netherlands, at home and abroad;
Size: ~79,000 direct and indirect employees;
Structure: Includes the Royal Netherlands Navy, Army, Air Force, Royal Marechaussee, and supporting commands;
Civilian Roles: Non-military staff support military personnel with expertise across technical, administrative, and operational domains.
More information: www.defensie.nl (https://www.defensie.nl) | www.werkenbijdefensie.nl (https://www.werkenbijdefensie.nl)