SecDevOps Engineer - Publishing Services

Amsterdam – Reach 91% of all Dutch people with your work! As a SecDevOps Engineer, you will have a direct impact on our technical service environment by working alongside a team of experts. Together, you’ll help shape and maintain our shared services within our digital publishing products. Our services are used by all of DPG Media’s publishing brands, including AD, Volkskrant, HLN, NU.nl, Libelle, Ouders van NU.

Our current product domains are Audio (podcasts, text-to-speech), Video and Games and more domains will be added in the near future.

In this role, you will ensure our environments remain stable, robust, and cost-efficient. Additionally, you’ll play a key role in the further development of our audio domain portfolio.

What will you be doing?
As a SecDevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining the stability of our environments, ensuring efficiency, and supporting the evolution of our services. You’ll be a key player in shaping the future of our audio domain portfolio. You’ll also work on the development of new services and make sure our systems are both secure and scalable.
This role is crucial to avoid issues with system stability and performance that can affect millions of users.

You’ll be involved in:

• Building CI/CD flows using Github Actions

• Maintaining our current Infrastructure as Code (IaaC) setup

• Developing and defining monitoring and alerting systems

• Managing and maintaining Kubernetes clusters running on AWS EKS
  

Who are we?
We are a cross-functional, agile development team that consists of individuals with diverse cultural backgrounds. Our home base is the Amsterdam office (Mediavaert), conveniently located near editorial teams and other digital teams that work on the platform. We work in a hybrid model, with two days in the office each week, and the rest of the time working remotely.

What makes you the ideal candidate?
We are looking for a driven and technically skilled SecDevOps Engineer. You are someone who enjoys problem-solving, is passionate about security and automation, and thrives in a collaborative environment. Additionally, you possess:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• Proven experience as a SecDevOps Engineer

• Strong proficiency in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Shell, Kotlin)

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Crossplane)

• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

• A solid understanding of cloud computing platforms and services, specifically AWS

At DPG Media, we embrace diverse talent. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for this role. We believe that the differences between our colleagues lead to surprising insights and innovative solutions, which is something that perfectly aligns with our company’s values. We’re excited to learn about who you are and what skills and experience you bring to the table. Want to know more about our inclusive work environment? Click here!

What do we offer you?
We provide an inspiring work environment that is continuously evolving. You’ll work with colleagues who think in possibilities and focus on solutions. Plus, you’ll have the chance to develop yourself daily through opportunities like the DPG Academy. This ensures you can reach your full potential. 

At DPG Media, we embrace diverse talent. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for this role. We believe that the differences between our colleagues lead to surprising insights and innovative solutions, which is something that perfectly aligns with our company’s values. We’re excited to learn about who you are and what skills and experience you bring to the table. Want to know more about our inclusive work environment? Click here!

• A competitive salary based on your work experience

• A 36-hour workweek

• 8% holiday pay and 4% personal choice budget

• Annual profit-sharing based on DPG Media's performance

• Opportunities for growth, both on the job and through online learning at DPG Academy/DPG Campus

• The possibility to celebrate your own cultural holidays!

• A fantastic new office in Amsterdam (Mediavaert) with everything from (spontaneous) drinks to team outings and our legendary company party – you’ll feel right at home!
  

More reasons to work at DPG Media?
At DPG Media, we work for more than 90 strong news brands, magazines, TV programs, radio stations, and online services like Qmusic, NU.nl, Tweakers, Libelle, VTM, and more. We reach over 90% of the Dutch population and 8 out of 10 people in Flanders. We offer you a professional work environment where freedom is valued. You will have the space to shape your future with the help of workshops and training. Feel free to be an entrepreneur, a learner, a team player, and, most importantly, yourself. At DPG Media, everyone is welcome. So apply today, no matter your background. Over 5,500 brilliant colleagues are eager to welcome you to the team – whether it’s for a project team, a pub quiz team, or a sports team! Discover what we have to offer. And while you're at it, find us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

Applying, and what’s next?
Are you ready to get started? You’ll receive a response within 10 working days to let you know whether you’ve made it to the first selection stage. If you’ve been selected, we’ll contact you by phone to schedule an appointment at our office in Amsterdam. Have questions? Reach out to leonie.lugtenberg@dpgmedia.nl