Senior DevSecOps Engineer Role Aims to Drive Government Innovation
The Hague, Wednesday, 30 July 2025.
The Rijksorganisatie voor Ontwikkeling seeks a Senior DevSecOps Engineer to enhance digital innovation and security within the Dutch government’s digital services. Application deadline is 1 October 2025.
Strategic Role in Digital Transformation
The Senior DevSecOps Engineer role at the Rijksorganisatie voor Ontwikkeling, Digitalisering, en Innovatie is an integral part of the Netherlands government’s strategic plan to drive digital transformation. This position is embedded within the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, which aims to modernize digital services across the public sector. The selected candidate will work on key projects that tackle complex DevSecOps challenges, with a focus on security, efficiency, and scalability. Responsibilities include translating organizational goals into secure technical solutions and managing cloud-native infrastructures [1].
Job Specifications and Requirements
Applicants must possess advanced programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or Go, along with experience in cloud and container technologies. The position requires a minimum of a master’s level education and over five years of relevant experience, with a focus on strategic planning in software development and security practices. The role also demands excellent communication skills to effectively bridge technological and business objectives [1]. Successful candidates will contribute to optimizing digital operations by integrating CI/CD pipelines and implementing logging, metrics, and alerting measures [2].
Compensation and Career Prospects
The position offers a competitive salary ranging from €5,212 to €7,747 gross per month, based on a 36-hour workweek. A fixed-term contract is initially offered, with prospects for a permanent position. The benefits package includes an Individual Choice Budget (IKB) to enhance personal and professional development opportunities. The Rijksorganisatie is committed to fostering an environment conducive to career growth, with ample opportunities for training and advancement [1][2].
Application Process and Deadlines
The open position for Senior DevSecOps Engineer was announced on 30 July 2025. Interested candidates must submit their applications by 1 October 2025. The selection process involves a series of interviews, and candidates may expect to be contacted within two weeks of applying. The role is designed for those ready to engage in impactful government-wide projects that aim to propel Dutch society into a modernized digital age [1][2].