IT Datacenter Engineer

To strengthen our Future Fit Workforce, we are looking for a Datacenter Engineer who combines solid Datacentre & networking knowledge with hands-on‑ experience in physical install & decom activities. Do you want to be responsible for the racking, stacking and (network) patching of the IT Equipment so ABN AMRO can timely deliver the IT Systems needed to provide IT Services to the Bank? Do you like to work closely with network engineers, product owners, architects and service managers to ensure that delivery is done according to the system requirements? And do you want to support the break-fix of IT Equipment by providing guidance to data rooms for 3^rd party engineers or via standard procedures execute break-fix yourself on IT Equipment in a 24x7 stand-by schedule? Then please continue reading and apply online!

Your responsibilities are the following:

• Support and maintain (physical) Asset and Configuration Management for IT Equipment and/or platforms.
• Own and improve the CMDB for Datacenter configuration items, ensuring data quality, accuracy and completeness.
• Work with engineering teams to install , move, add or remove:
• IT Equipment at the data rooms
• IT Network patching to IT Equipment
• Clean configurations of IT Equipment for safe removal
• Assist 3^rd party engineering teams to right location in data rooms
• Perform 24x7 stand-by support in weekly shift to ensure IT Equipment availability at data rooms.

The Networks & Datacenter (NW&DC) Engineering department is part of Platform & Technology (P&T) within ABN AMRO. P&T delivers a standardized, secure and always-on‑ IT landscape that supports thousands of applications and DevOps teams. The Networks & Datacenter (NW&DC) Engineering & Foundation department is part of Platform & Technology (P&T) within ABN AMRO. P&T delivers a standardized, secure and always-on- IT landscape that supports thousands of applications and DevOps teams. Where Foundation will focus mainly on Operations and Service Management the Engineering focus area will focus on driving technology roadmaps. Both focus areas will work closely together to achieve the Network & Datacenter vison & mission.

Within NW&DC Engineering, we design, operate and continuously improve the bank’s enterprise network landscape across Datacentres, cloud platforms, office locations and remote environments. Alongside technical excellence, strong foundational IT and service management processes are essential to ensure transparency, reliability and regulatory compliance.

If you join you join at the exact time our network landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation. You contribute to automated, selfservice and APIdriven network services, a key element of our engineering strategy.
You learn from experienced engineers while getting room to experiment, innovate and build. Your work has direct impact: what you automate will be used by thousands of developers and platform teams.
You work in one of the bank’s most critical 24x7 IT domains — complex, challenging and incredibly valuable for your growth. Ready to shape the network of the future?

You are a hands-on no-nonsense professional with a strong interest in Datacenter and networking. You describe yourself as a team player and you get the job done. On top you understand that well‑managed services are just as important as well‑designed technology. Furthermore you recognize yourself in the following hard skills:

• General knowledge on ITIL
• General knowledge of enterprise networking / Datacenter services
• Hands‑on experience at:
• Install & Decom of IT Equipment
• Install & Decom of Network Patching
• Cleaning/wiping of IT Equipment
• 24x7support
• Practical experience with Configuration Management and Asset Management.

We believe it is important to be a good employer. Joining us means stepping into a role with impact, supported by excellent employment conditions that foster your job satisfaction, development, and wellbeing. In addition, we offer:

• An attractive gross monthly salary based on a 36‑hour work week, including holiday allowance and a flexible benefit budget.
• An excellent pension scheme, ensuring that you are well prepared for the future.
• Flexibility in working: working from home is possible in consultation with your team and depending on your role. We will provide an ergonomic home office setup for you.
• Plenty of room for relaxation with five weeks of vacation per year, supplemented by two mandatory days off. You can also purchase up to four additional weeks of vacation annually.
• Five “Banking for better days”: extra days off that you can use for personal development or volunteer work.
• Personal development is key: you receive a development budget of €1,000 per year, which can accumulate up to €3,000.
• An annual public transport pass with free public transportation throughout the Netherlands for both business and private use.

You can find more information about our employment conditions and salary scales in our Collective Labour Agreement (CLA), which applies to this vacancy.

Are you ready to make an impact on the network landscape of tomorrow? We look forward to meeting you! If you have any additional questions please contact Bas van Krevelen, (IT Lead Network and Datacenter Foundation) via bas.van.krevelen@nl.abnamro.com, or or Tineke van Keulen (People Enabler) via tineke.van.keulen@nl.abnamro.com

When you choose to apply and we recognize a strong match with your experience, skills, and potential, you will be invited to the next steps in our selection process. As part of this process, you will complete a online personality assessment, which provides insight into your analytical abilities, working style, and professional drivers. If your profile stands out, you will be invited for a personal interview with our Product Owner and IT Lead. During this conversation, we will dive deeper into your technical expertise, your vision on modern networking, and how you can contribute to our Future Fit Workforce.

Please note that it is a requirement for this role that you live and work in the Netherlands.

At ABN AMRO, we believe in "Banking for better, for generations to come." Equal opportunities for everyone are a crucial foundation, as we strive for an inclusive culture where all employees feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision of being a personal bank in the digital age aligns perfectly with the demand for surprising insights and innovative solutions, born from a diverse interplay of cultures and experiences. We focus on customer experience, sustainability, and building a future-proof bank, conducting annual reviews to ensure equal pay for equal work. Join a bank that embraces ingenuity and ambition, and make an impact with us for a better future.

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