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Join our team as an IT Infra Platform Architect at Vopak! Ready to make a real impact? At Vopak, IT is at the heart of everything we do. Automation is an integral part of our processes. Cloud based computing is used where possible. With a global rollout program of our standardized IT services, automation is more meaningful than ever. As an IT Infra Platform Architect, you will play a crucial role in automation of infrastructure and networking using cutting-edge technology.

In this role you are part of the Global IT Corporate Design and Development team. This team is part of the Infrastructure & Network Services department, in which you will work closely with other colleagues. If you're excited to be at the forefront of innovation and take on a pivotal role as an IT Infra Platform Architect, this is your chance to join us. Step into the future of IT and take on this exciting new challenge today!

What will you do as an IT Infra Platform Architect / IT Infra Cloud Architect?

In your role as IT Infra Platform Architect you will be working with a team of other talented infrastructure Platform Architects and Engineers. Your team is based at the Vopak head office in Rotterdam where you, and your team, are working on building, maintaining and enhancing our cloud-based environment, which delivers fully automated infrastructure services to both internal teams and beyond. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including our IT service delivery organization, Enterprise Architecture, data analytics and integration teams to build and maintain a cohesive and secure IT ecosystem. Together with your colleagues you will drive innovation, digitization, and optimization of our IT landscape.

Are you up for a challenge?

• Would you like to help Vopak navigate the complexities of modern hybrid infrastructures and the growing adoption of cloud-native technologies?

• Do you consistently seek innovative solutions to advance Vopak’s digital automation?

• Can you swiftly adapt to and master emerging technologies and systems?

What do we offer you?

• Hybrid working opportunity at Vopak HQ in Rotterdam

• A gross salary between €83.650 - 104.561 depending on your experience, knowledge and seniority in the role

• Attractive bonus

• Travel allowance

• 30 holidays on an annual basis

• A contribution of 50% of the basic health insurance premium and discount on supplementary insurance

• Vopak’s own pension scheme https://pensioenfonds.vopak.com/

• We will continuously invest in your personal growth, and future career path within Vopak
  

What do we expect from you as an IT Infra Platform Architect?

We’re looking for an energetic IT Infra Platform Architect who thrives in complex environments and excels at solving technical challenges in global business projects. The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field.

• At least 3 years as a Infra Platform Architect or a comparable role.

• Familiar with Iaas/PaaS capabilities of cloud service providers (preferable AWS).

• A broad background in IT infrastructure and common (on-premises) infrastructure services.

• Able to create designs for enterprise-grade infrastructure and platform services.

• Experience with agile sprint planning and aligning infrastructure development sprints with broader organizational goals.

• Affinity with automation tooling, scripting languages and DevOps practices.

• Experience with containerization technologies is a big plus (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)

• A proactive approach to exploring new technologies and implementing forward-thinking solutions.

• Experience and knowledge of general networking concepts, including routing, IP addressing, and protocols, at a Cisco CCNA level or equivalent

Key responsibilities:

• Design hybrid architectures that meet business and technical requirements. Develop infrastructure blueprints and reusable templates using tools like Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Create strategies for scalability, disaster recovery, and high availability.

• Lead cloud adoption initiatives including migrating workloads from on-premises to cloud environments. Assess existing systems and recommend which workloads to move to the cloud and how to optimize them. Ensure a smooth transition by considering factors like performance, cost, and risk.

• Governance and compliance Define security policies, compliance requirements, and governance frameworks for infrastructure. Ensure adherence to standards such as ISO 27001 in cloud deployments. Manage identity and access control, data encryption, and network security across environments.

• Technology evaluation and innovation Evaluate and recommend new cloud services, tools, or frameworks that align with business needs. Stay updated on emerging technologies like serverless computing, containerization (e.g., Kubernetes), and edge computing. Identify opportunities for automation to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.

• Collaboration and stakeholder engagement: Work closely with other agile cross-functional teams, including our IT service delivery organization, data analytics and integration teams, to build and maintain a cohesive and secure IT ecosystem.

• Automation & scripting: implement automation for provisioning, scaling, and monitoring using tools like Rundeck, Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CloudFormation.

• Enable Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) for infrastructure updates.

• Design Infra Orchestration Workflows to streamline infrastructure deployment and management.

• Infrastructure optimization by modernizing legacy systems for optimal cloud performance, maximizing resource efficiency and ensuring cost-effective operations.

• Documentation & best practices: Document configurations, standards, and best practices to maintain consistency and compliance across the infrastructure.

Want to start as an IT Infra Platform Architect at Vopak?

Are you the IT Infra Platform Architect we are looking for? Then start your journey at Vopak and apply via the ‘apply’ button below.

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