NSX specialist Datacenter Networks Squad

Are you passionate about building secure, high-performance networks? Do you enjoy scripting and automation, and want to apply those skills in a dynamic enterprise environment? Join our international team in Rotterdam and/or Amsterdam, where we manage and evolve the IaaS technology of ING cloud platforms. As a DevOps Engineer specializing in NSX and Datacenter Networks, you’ll play a key role in delivering secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure for millions of customers.

The team

You’ll work in a cross border agile squad, collaborating closely with the Product Manager and fellow engineers to deliver high-impact solutions. Daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and reviews are part of your routine, supported by modern tools and a strong DevOps culture.

Roles and responsibilities

As a highly skilled network professional, you and your squad are responsible for managing and evolving the NSX platform. You will drive innovation across operational processes, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient network infrastructure.

• Design, implement, and maintain secure and high-performing network infrastructure.

• Develop and automate infrastructure using scripting and orchestration tools.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.

• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to a shared team backlog.

• Continuously improve infrastructure, documentation, and processes.

• Monitor, evaluate, and enhance Incident, Problem, Change, and Configuration Management processes.

How to succeed

We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you’ll stay curious. Keep learning. Take on responsibility. In return, we’ll back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself.

Networking & Security

• Deep expertise in VMware NSX (certification preferred).

• Broad knowledge of LAN, WAN, and Datacenter environments.

• Experience with routing and switching protocols in high-availability setups.

• Understanding of security and risk principles in infrastructure design.

• Hands-on experience with firewalls and Open Networking platforms is a plus.

Cloud & Automation

• Familiarity with orchestration tools like Terraform, Ansible, SaltStack, Chef, Puppet, Azure Automation, Google Cloud Deployment Manager, or AWS CloudFormation.

• Scripting skills in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or JavaScript.

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

DevOps & Agile

• Working knowledge of Agile and DevOps practices.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.

• Familiarity with Scrum methodology (e.g., backlog, sprint planning, reviews).

Soft Skills & Behaviors

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• A proactive, can-do attitude with a mindset of continuous improvement.

• Team player who values collaboration and knowledge sharing.

• End-to-end ownership mentality and ability to work independently.

• Willingness to coach and support the development of others.

Your education and background

• Professional and intellectual IT ability at least a bachelor’s degree

• Certifications or proven proficiency in Networking and Security

• Certifications or proven proficiency in one or more programming/scripting languages

• Excellent command of spoken and written English

Rewards and benefits

We want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. You can find out more about our employment conditions at Benefits in the Netherlands

The benefits of working with us at ING include:

• A salary tailored to your qualities and experience

• 24-27 vacation days depending on contract

• Pension scheme

• 13th month salary

• Individual Savings Contribution (BIS), 3.5% of your gross annual salary

• 8% Holiday payment

• Hybrid working to blend home working for focus and office working for collaboration and co-creation

• Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities

• An informal working environment with innovative colleagues

Stand-by shifts

Business critical systems, such as client processes, payment processes, software applications and websites, require a 24/7 accessibility and availability of several (groups) of employees to act quickly during unforeseen circumstances, such as calamities or incidents. For these (groups) of employees ING have set up a Stand-by regulation. To compensate for the inconvenience of being available at this time, a Stand-by compensation is awarded.

• If you are designated by your lead for stand-by shifts to be available for incidents outside of your regular working hours, a Stand-by compensation is awarded.

About us

With 60,000 employees and operations in approximately 40 countries, there is no shortage of opportunities for people with initiative who want to help people take a step ahead in life and in business. Do you want to work at the cutting edge of what’s possible and at the same time ensure you work with integrity and hold the customer’s interests at heart? Do you want to be surrounded by progressive, inspiring, diverse and supportive colleagues? Then there is no better place to invest your talents than at ING. Join us. Apply today.

Questions?

Contact the recruiter attached to the advertisement for more information. Want to apply directly? Please upload your CV and motivation letter by clicking the “Apply” button.

Please note, multiple interview steps involving various business stakeholders will be part of the selection process.