ICT & GIS Specialist

Company: beBee Employer Vacaturekenmerken (Job Details) Location: Vught Contract Duration: 12 months Hours per Week: 32 Salary & Terms Monthly Salary: €3,736.00 (scale max: €5,015.00) Salary Scale: Civil Service Scale IBBAD 08 Field: ICT Position Number: 81494 Employment Type: Temporary Function Group: Civilian Staff What You’ll Do As an ICT/GIS Specialist at the Mineur- en Sappeurschool (Engineer School), you ensure instructors and trainees have access to reliable, up-to-date, and fully functional ICT and GIS systems. You work at the intersection of ICT, geospatial information, and innovative technologies such as drones and sensors. You’ll be embedded within the Instructiepeloton Verdere Vorming (Instruction Platoon for Further Training) of the Engineer Training and Education Center (OTC Genie) in Vught, with your main focus on the Instructiegroep Genie Inlichtingen en Verkenningen (Engineer Intelligence & Reconnaissance Instruction Group). Your 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 geospatial database; Analyzing and resolving ICT and GIS-related incidents and issues; Performing change, configuration, and asset management; Identifying recurring problems and proposing structural solutions; Contributing to requirements for new or replacement ICT/GIS tools; Testing and evaluating new hardware and software; Advising managers and colleagues on ICT, GIS, and technical matters; Monitoring developments in GIS, drones, sensors, and other innovative technologies; Supporting instructors and trainees with ICT-related tasks during training and education. A key part of your role is integrating ICT with geospatial information. You’ll work with GIS portals, geographic databases, drone data, LiDAR, imagery, and 3D data to support training within the Engineer domain. You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues at OTC Genie and with internal and external partners in ICT, GIS, and geospatial domains. Why Your Work Matters Reliable ICT and GIS systems are essential for modern military training. You ensure these systems remain dependable, accessible, and future-proof—directly contributing to training quality and the operational readiness of the Royal Netherlands Army. In this role, you’re more than just a system administrator—you’re an advisor, problem-solver, and specialist in ICT and geospatial information, with room to explore and apply new technologies within the defense context. 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/geomatics is a plus. Knowledge of GIS, geospatial information, LiDAR, 3D data, drone data, and imagery is preferred. Experience Some experience managing ICT systems, hardware, software, and networks. Experience with GIS, geospatial data, drone/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 interest in improvements and new applications; Flexible and collaborative with diverse colleagues and organizations; Interested in developments in ICT, GIS, and emerging technologies; A true team player; Diligent and trustworthy, especially regarding information and cybersecurity. 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 You’ll Get Salary Scale: IBBAD 08 (€3,736.00–€5,015.00/month) Contract: Temporary (12 months), up to 32 hours/week Additional Benefits (Defense-Specific) Individual Choice Budget (IKB): From 2025, holiday pay and year-end bonus are no longer paid separately but built up monthly (16.33% of salary). You decide how to use it—for time off, money, or tax-efficient benefits—e.g.: - Exchange for commuting allowance (up to 15% of salary); - Purchase a personal bicycle (including accessories and insurance); - Buy a computer (for work/study, with accessories and insurance); - Buy e-bike batteries or components; - Have union dues paid out. Up to 75% paid parental leave (subject to conditions); Study support; Extensive sports facilities; Additional leave scheme for older employees; 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) (Certificate of Good Conduct) is mandatory. Background checks (criminal record, finances) and reference checks may be part of the selection process (~8 weeks). The vacancy may close early once enough suitable candidates have applied. Application documents will be destroyed no later than 3 months after the selection process ends (longer than the standard AVG period), to accommodate potential internal appeals. Organization Ministry of Defence Branch: Royal Netherlands Army Location: Engineer Training and Education Center (OTC Genie), Vught The OTC Genie is the authority for engineer training and education within the Royal Netherlands Army. The Mineur- en Sappeurschool contributes to military deployability through training, operational support, and innovation. As a civilian employee, you support military personnel with your expertise—helping ensure peace and security, both at home and abroad. Contact For content questions: Capt. Ronald Rikkers For application procedure questions: Ms. I.F.J. van Dijk