We are looking for a dependable colleague with advanced problem-solving skills for the position of Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Engineer at Reederei NORD B.V. in Amsterdam. You will have the exciting opportunity to have an impact by enhancing the current cybersecurity level and improving the fleet and shore IT infrastructure. You will provide active IT support to Reederei NORD Group’s fleet while working for Reederei NORD B.V. in the Amsterdam office. You will be part of the international and experienced IT team that currently consists of the IT Director, two IT Fleet Support Engineers, and an IT Systems Administrator.
It is a full-time position, you will report directly to the IT Director and you will travel to ships a few weeks per year to maintain IT systems on board Company and third-party client ships. The systems that we work with are Fortinet network equipment, Dell, HP servers, and satellite equipment (JRC, Sailor, Furuno, and Intellian).
What we Offer
You will enjoy:
- A competitive salary;
- A long-term employment agreement. We are looking for a partnership for many years;
- Health insurance: premiums reimbursement;
- In case you will relocate:
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- Relocation cost reimbursement;
- Reederei NORD B.V. is a Recognized Sponsor and will apply for your (and your family members’) Dutch residence permits (for example the Highly Skilled Knowledge Migrant and Family Member visas) at the Dutch Immigration Service. NORD also covers the costs of the permits;
- The 30% Income Tax-Free Benefit: NORD will apply for the benefit at the Dutch Tax Authority and the Tax Authority will decide whether to grant the benefit. The taxable amount of a gross Dutch salary gets reduced from 100% to 70%, meaning 30% of the wage is tax-free and the net salary is higher;
- Guidance on how to find accommodation.
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- Hybrid work: maximum 1 day per week working from home in consultation with the IT Director;
- Career development opportunities: You will be supported to continue to learn and grow. We provide merit and trust-driven advancement opportunities. The success of NORD is based on values such as collaboration, respect, safety, responsibility, ambition, and operational excellence;
- Holiday Leave Days: more than 21 weekdays per calendar year (more is possible). Plus 2.5 days for every employee (Good Friday, half a day on 24th December, half a day on 31st December, and half a day on your birthday). Plus Dutch public holidays.
Key Responsibilities
You will have the exciting opportunity to be responsible for:
Cyber Security (Shore and fleet):
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- Updating, improving, promoting, and enforcing IT Policies and Procedures in the Amsterdam office (thirty-six skilled colleagues) and fleet (hundreds of competent seafarers onboard the thirty-five ships);
- Network Security (including firewalls, VPNs, IPS/IDS, DNS/Web filtering), Network Segmentation and Management (VLANs, STP), Endpoint Security (Antiviruses, EDR), Threat Management, and Vulnerabilities and Patch Management;
- Red and blue teaming, security and risks assessments, awareness trainings, incident investigations, reviews, and reports;
- Periodical reviews and office and fleet networks.
Infrastructure:
Shore:
- Reviewing and improving networks;
- Remaining up to date about the latest trends and implementing some of them;
- Supporting the IT Administrator in maintaining the office network and virtualization platform.
Fleet:
- Providing day-to-day IT support to ships through remote access and communication;
- Maintaining and expanding in-house cybersecurity solutions for the fleet;
- Initiating and executing infrastructure and cybersecurity IT projects;
- Maintaining the IT equipment of ships mainly remotely and occasionally also on-site including routine installations, configurations, upgrades, antivirus protection, backups, and email operation;
- Liaising with suppliers and service providers to resolve issues optimally.
Requirements
- Advanced knowledge of network security;
- Knowledge of and experience with VMware ESXi and vCenter;
- Knowledge of Ethernet, LAN / WAN / SDWAN, Firewalls, Routers, Backup systems, Windows operating systems, AD, Mail-server, DNS, and DHCP;
- Excellent skills: analysing, problem-solving, and fault-finding;
- Good skills: time management, record-keeping, the English language, and communication. You can effectively and positively assist and instruct internal and external customers and (non-technical) colleagues ashore and onboard on IT-related matters;
- Attitude: Inquisitive and enthusiastic to support colleagues in learning from mistakes and improving processes. Learner mentality. Strong desire to do impactful work and the diligence to follow through to reach goals;
- Able to: thrive both in teams and independently, thrive in a multicultural environment, and to study and implement new technologies;
- Experience in a similar position in IT;
- It is not a must but an advantage if you have a university degree in computer science, are familiar with Fortinet equipment, Python, Linux, VoIP, satellite communication (VSAT / FBB / Certus), have worked in the maritime industry, and have knowledge and experience with LXC/Docker/Kubernetes and Proxmox/Hyper-V or other virtualization platforms.
About Us
Our management activities at Reederei NORD B.V. in Amsterdam focus on the operation of ocean-going, high-spec crude, product/chemical tankers, container ships, and bulk carriers. Reederei NORD B.V. is a part of the family-owned Reederei NORD Group that provides the full range of maritime services. Reederei NORD was established in 1964 in Germany and today we are a leading service provider in maritime transport, determined to maintain and expand this position. Our four strategic objectives are Customer Focus, Cost Efficiency & Expanding Margins, Sustainable Growth & Entrepreneurial Performance, and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Opportunity.
Recruitment Procedure
- We are enthusiastic to get to know the candidate who will help us enhance the current cybersecurity level and who meets the above-mentioned requirements. We invite you to send your CV and a (short) cover letter to hr@reederei-nord.nl. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be assessed.
- Please mention in your cover letter: your motivation, your willingness to move to the Netherlands or commuting time to the office (address: De Entrée 53, 1101 BH, Amsterdam), whether you have used the 30% tax income benefit or meet the conditions (feel free to look up the 30% facility of the Dutch Tax Authority online), and your current notice period counting from the day you accept our employment offer.
- The recruitment process consists of a 15-minute behavioral and cognitive assessment and after that three rounds of (online) interviews. The first interview is with the HR Officer Mrs. Anita Petricevic, the second with the IT Department Director, and the third one with all previous persons plus the Managing Director Mr. Adriaan Rueppell.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Reederei NORD B.V. provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or gender identity, in line with GDPR legislation.
Find out more about NORD at https://www.reederei-nord.com/company.