Platform Engineer
Summary
Platform Engineer at TenneT (electricity grid operator) who designs, manages and troubleshoots complex IT network infrastructure day to day — Cisco Nexus/Arista switching, Check Point/Palo Alto firewalls, A10 load balancers and Aruba ClearPass/Wireless — with optional Ansible automation, Agile/ITIL ways of working and participation in a 24x7 on-call rotation.
At TenneT, we look for professionals who contribute to an effective and future‑proof project organisation. We expect you to have the right experience and skills to make a valuable contribution to our team and our mission. Therefore, we ask for:
- A completed HBO+ degree in Computer Science.
- Proven experience in at least 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience within complex IT infrastructure environments.
- You have extensive knowledge of the products listed below and the associated management tooling certification in one or more of these products is a plus.
- Cisco Nexus and Arista switches (with protocols such as BGP, OSPF, IS-IS).
- Check Point, Palo Alto.
- A10 load balancer.
- Aruba ClearPass & Wireless.
- Experience with Ansible is a plus..
To make a difference in this role, you recognise yourself in the following competencies:
- You are an excellent communicator who sets boundaries, gives solicited and unsolicited feedback, and can express yourself well (both verbally and in writing) in Dutch and English;
- You have strong analytical skills and can think conceptually;
- You are innovative, professional, results-oriented, proactive and loyal;
- You have sufficient persuasiveness, are flexible and a true team player;
- You are used to working in an Agile team, but also according to ITIL processes;
- You are full of energy, resilient under pressure and also risk-aware;
This is a complex environment in which 24-hour availability is essential. The candidate must therefore be willing to participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation when requested.
This role falls under the function profile IT Specialist, ensuring clarity for both you and TenneT regarding the responsibilities, expectations and growth opportunities associated with this position.