Company Description
You work within a self-organizing DevOps team (approximately 10 members) where you focus on transitioning to new technology, network provisioning, automation, and virtualization. Our team consists of expert senior engineers with extensive knowledge and experience in the Mobile Core Network World and a 24/7 support mindset. Within the department, you will collaborate with colleagues from all over the world.
The User Management team is involved in critical parts of KPN’s mobile Core network. The team is building a completely new mobile Core network from Ericsson, focusing on HLR/HSS, UDM/UDR, and EDA.
You will participate in the development, testing, and managing of Ericsson network functions.
Job Description
For this demanding role as a DevOps engineer, we seek a results-driven individual with a strong sense of responsibility. You are proactive, driven by a commitment to ensure reliable and secure services, and continuously strive for improvement. In a dynamic environment, you effortlessly share expertise with colleagues and learn from their knowledge. Your strengths lie in collaboration, problem-solving and resilience mindset.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of 3GPP
• Scripting skills in AWK and Python
• Understanding of protocols such as Diameter, MAP, SS7, Sigtran, SOAP, CAMEL, TCP/IP, SCCP, SCTP, MTP3, and IPv4/IPv6
• Knowledge of automation and CI/CD processes
• Thorough knowledge of Ericsson’s mobile Core network, including HLR/HSS,AAA, provisioning, 5G (UDM and UDR), and mobile services
• Expertise in mobile provisioning and number portability
• Affinity with virtual and containerized network functions
• Knowledge of network security
• On-call service
• Fluent in English (Dutch is a plus)

Additional Information

As an employer, we offer you an attractive package, including:

• Gross monthly salary between €5,038 and €7,575, depending on your experience (based on 40 hours)
• A fixed 13th-month salary, partially paid monthly and partially in January, or you can allocate it to a FLEX & BOOST goal of your choice
• Annual individual and collective salary increases according to our collective labor agreement (CAO)
• €1,500 per year for personal development, which you can use for training, coaching, or courses
• Flexible vacation days, where you decide (in consultation with your manager) how to take time off
• Work-life balance: Hybrid working (2 days at the office, 3 days at home), transition leave, and the option to swap public holidays for a cultural or religious holiday of your choice
• Home office setup, including a mobile phone & laptop
• 50% discount on KPN products and services, so you can stream, call, and browse at a lower cost
• Full reimbursement of public transport costs or €0.23 per km for travel by car. Prefer cycling? Get €0.40 per km as a bicycle allowance
• Lease bike program: If you have a permanent contract, KPN contributes to the monthly cost of a city bike, e-bike, road bike, or speed pedelec
• Excellent pension plan: 23% total contribution, with KPN covering 16% and you contributing 7%

Ready to Make an Impact?
We believe in the power of technology, especially combined with human connection. That’s why we would love to meet you!
Want to know more? Contact our recruiter maggie.kramar@kpn.com
Please note; for this role we do not consider candidates based outside of the Netherlands

Please refer the Job description for details