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Technisch Beheerder Optische Transport (DWDM) Netwerken

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Technisch Beheerder Optische Transport (DWDM) Netwerken

• Network engineering
• Zoetermeer
• Senior
• HBO

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Highlights

• A gross monthly salary of a minimum of € 3900 and a maximum of € 5436 depending on your work experience
• Participation in the new way of working (hybrid 2 days per week from the office & the other days from your home)
• A supplement of 10.5% of your gross monthly salary (including 8% vacation pay)

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As a Technical Support Specialist of Optical Transport (DWDM) Networks, you ensure that there is always a high availability of our networks. You are guaranteed varied work, work at different locations throughout the Netherlands, and also work from home. Together with an enthusiastic and driven team, you are responsible for the top performance of KPN's most important networks. You will face complex challenges and frequently work under time pressure. Moreover, you contribute to high-tech innovations.

Your role as Technisch Beheerder Optische Transport (DWDM) Netwerken

You work in the core of our fiber optic internet. Our four main data centers are interconnected, and over these fiber optic connections with DWDM, a tremendous amount of traffic flows (tens of Tb/s). Fiber optic routes are laid throughout the country, on which DWDM networks are also situated. These networks also provide direct service to customers who require high availability between their offices.

As a Technical Support Specialist, you and your team ensure that the Optical Transport networks meet security and customer requirements and are always available. You anticipate operational risks and take initiatives to prevent service disruptions. As part of the 2nd line OPS team, you keep four of KPN's most crucial networks in top condition. You organize assistance from other teams when necessary. You collaborate with the DEV team on state-of-the-art innovations in functionality, performance, and security. You are not afraid to share new ideas and encourage your team to optimize both technology and the way of working.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Incident handling (2nd line, also within a 24/7 on-call schedule)
• Preventive maintenance on DWDM networks (including equipment replacement)
• Support for innovation projects
• Life cycle management
• Continuous optimization of technology and working methods (teamwork)

This is your team

You are part of the OTN OPS team. Here, we are responsible for the maintenance and renewal of our optical (D)WDM networks, according to the requirements set by our stakeholders. The OPS team currently consists of 9 enthusiastic employees aged between 32 and 66.

At present, the team works 2 days a week in the office, one day in Zoetermeer and one day in Amersfoort. In other cases, we make arrangements with each other about when, where, and for what purpose we want to work together in the office. Work locations also include: the Test & Release Center in Rotterdam and any location along our OTN routes, including customer sites, throughout the Netherlands

What will you bring us?

This challenging position requires a result-oriented, independent individual with a strong sense of responsibility. You take the initiative driven by your commitment to ensure reliable and secure service, and you are always focused on your personal development. In a challenging environment, you easily share your knowledge with colleagues, and you learn from each other's expertise. Collaboration and perseverance are your strong suits, and an Agile mindset is essential. You must have a driver's license and a Certificate of Conduct (VOG). To be successful in this role, we also rely on your:

• Solid knowledge of and experience with optical (D)WDM networks and their network element management systems
• Solid knowledge of and experience with (D)WDM testing and measuring equipment
• Good oral and written communication skills, and proficiency in both Dutch and English
• Knowledge of and experience with acceptance testing, implementation of network software updates, and network administration (NWA)
• Knowledge of security & compliance requirements
• For this role, you will be required to work in KPN's technical buildings, third-party data centers, and customer sites throughout the Netherlands. You will also participate in 24/7 on-call services.

If you don't meet all the criteria, we still warmly invite you to apply!

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What will you get from us

Of course, as an employer, we have a lot to offer you too.
A unique opportunity to contribute to the maintenance and renewal of the network that is indispensable for all KPN services, thereby offering the chance for personal development and growth in a wide range of knowledge and skills.
The opportunity to enhance your skills through collaboration with experienced colleagues who master a wide range of technologies and tools.
Additionally, we offer you:

• A gross monthly salary of at least €3,440 and up to €5,436, depending on your work experience, based on a 37-hour workweek
• The option of flexible working hours up to 40 hours per week, which can increase your gross salary by up to 8.5%
• 10.5% surcharge on your gross monthly salary (including 8% holiday pay)
• variable bonus scheme of 7% corresponding to scales 9/10
• Annual individual and collective increases in line with our collective labor agreement (CAO)
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and training, and a personal training budget of €1,500. In fact, we expect you to continue developing!
• good work-life balance (such as 2 days in the office, 3 days at home, transition leave, swapping a public holiday for a day off that aligns with your religious or cultural preferences)
• home office setup to optimally arrange your home workplace, obviously with a mobile phone & laptop
• 50% discount on KPN products and services, such as KPN internet
• travel expense allowance for commuting: like our bicycle allowance of €0.40 per kilometer, or €0.23 per kilometer, or full reimbursement for 2nd class public transport. Additionally, you receive a €10 per month internet allowance and a home working allowance of €2.35 per day
• Excellent pension conditions: a total contribution of 23% of your pensionable salary, of which KPN contributes 16% and you 7%
  

Our belief in technology is strong. This becomes even more powerful when combined with human contact, which is why we look forward to meeting you!
Want to know more? Please contact our , Rutger Schröder, at or

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Functie:	technisch beheerder optische transport
Startdatum:	05-03-2024
Ervaring:	Ervaren
Educatielevel:	HBO
Contracttype:	Vast
Salaris:	onbekend – onbekend
Uren per week:	40 – 40

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