01/27/2026 updated


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Data & Automation Engineer
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Only remote
MBO4 SystemadministratorAbout me
Experienced IT professional with a strong background in data engineering, automation, and cloud platforms. I design scalable data solutions, build reliable pipelines, and enjoy turning complex data into practical insights through collaboration and hands-on work.
Network EngineeringJavaScriptWeb AccessibilityActive DirectoryData AnalysisAutomationMicrosoft AzureCloud ComputingComputer SecurityContinuous IntegrationDevOpsElasticsearchInformation Technology OperationsInfrastructure ManagementPython (Programming Language)
Splunk Development
Advanced expertise in Splunk platform development, data onboarding, chain monitoring, KPI implementation, and dashboard creation for enterprise environments
Infrastructure Automation
Comprehensive automation solutions using Node-RED, VMware Aria, SaltStack, and Elastic Stack for streamlined IT operations and deployment processes
Full-Stack Development
Proficient development capabilities across multiple technologies including Python, JavaScript, React, PowerShell, and API design for scalable applications
Linux System Administration
Extensive experience with Linux server management, configuration, and optimization for enterprise environments
Windows Server Management
Comprehensive Windows server administration including Active Directory, network configuration, and system maintenance
Network Engineering
Network infrastructure design, implementation, and troubleshooting including routers, firewalls, and load balancers
Cloud Platform Management
Microsoft Azure environment setup, Office365 configuration, and cloud-based application deployment
Security Implementation
Cybersecurity monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and security use case development using various security tools
Database Management
MSSQL database administration, data analysis, and performance optimization
DevOps Practices
CI/CD pipeline implementation, containerization with Kubernetes, and automated deployment strategies
Advanced expertise in Splunk platform development, data onboarding, chain monitoring, KPI implementation, and dashboard creation for enterprise environments
Infrastructure Automation
Comprehensive automation solutions using Node-RED, VMware Aria, SaltStack, and Elastic Stack for streamlined IT operations and deployment processes
Full-Stack Development
Proficient development capabilities across multiple technologies including Python, JavaScript, React, PowerShell, and API design for scalable applications
Linux System Administration
Extensive experience with Linux server management, configuration, and optimization for enterprise environments
Windows Server Management
Comprehensive Windows server administration including Active Directory, network configuration, and system maintenance
Network Engineering
Network infrastructure design, implementation, and troubleshooting including routers, firewalls, and load balancers
Cloud Platform Management
Microsoft Azure environment setup, Office365 configuration, and cloud-based application deployment
Security Implementation
Cybersecurity monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and security use case development using various security tools
Database Management
MSSQL database administration, data analysis, and performance optimization
DevOps Practices
CI/CD pipeline implementation, containerization with Kubernetes, and automated deployment strategies
Languages
EnglishFluentDutchNative speaker
Project history
- Onboarding and processing data from multiple application and infrastructure chains into Splunk ITSI
- Designing and implementing end-to-end service and chain monitoring, including KPIs and business logic
- Analyzing performance and availability data to provide operational and management insights
- Developing dashboards and visualizations to support mission-critical operations
- Building and maintaining automation and workflows to support incident handling
- Developing a custom user interface (React.js) for the Mission Critical Support Team (Splunk UI Toolkit)
- Collaborating with stakeholders to define monitoring requirements and success criteria
- Implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (OTAP) using Git
- Ensuring data quality, stability, and continuity of monitoring solutions
- Designing and developing automated data-driven interfaces to track project progress
- Processing and analyzing near real-time data from Splunk logs, firewalls, and network devices
- Integrating data sources using APIs and automation tools such as Ansible
- Supporting management with operational and financial insights through dashboards and reports
- Automating CMDB data enrichment and updates in ServiceNow
- Building automation to support large-scale migration projects
- Collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to align data and reporting requirements
- Redesigning and standardizing IT infrastructure within a rapidly growing defense organization
- Implementing infrastructure automation using VMware Aria Automation and SaltStack
- Developing modular building blocks for monitoring and security hardening
- Implementing and maintaining the Elastic Stack (Elastic ECE) for logging and monitoring
- Onboarding and transforming infrastructure and security data into actionable insights
- Collaborating closely with cybersecurity teams to improve visibility and control
- Improving infrastructure stability, security, and operational maturity