Backup & Cyber Recovery Engineer

Netherlands; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 51,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th month / holiday allowance

27 vacation days

BeFrank pension

Training opportunities

NS Business Card 2nd class

Home office allowance

Internet use allowance

Job summary

NN Group, based in The Hague, is seeking an IT Engineer for Backup and Cyber Recovery. You will design and enhance backup solutions, ensure quick secure data recovery during cyber threats, and collaborate with DevOps, security, and compliance teams in a multi-country setting.

You will work in NN's MIaaS department in The Hague, contributing to the newly formed Backup & Cyber DevOps team focused on cyber resilience. The role involves automation, on-call support, and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

• IT engineer with proven experience in enterprise backup or storage solutions.
• Strong communication and teamwork capabilities.
• Ability to lead by example in a DevOps culture.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation.
• Familiarity with cyber recovery methods and ransomware protection.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage enterprise backup solutions and cyber recovery vaults.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure and compliance teams to align with DORA, NIS2 and NN policies.
• Automate backup and recovery workflows using scripting and orchestration tools.
• Run cyber recovery simulations and disaster recovery tests with IT and business units.
• Provide 24/7 support, including ticketing and on-call shifts.

Skills

Scripting and automation

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting under pressure

Effective communication

Tools

Azure

AWS

VMware

Job description

As a Backup and Cyber Recovery Engineer at NN, an international financial institution active in over ten countries, you will ensure that we remain resilient against cyber incidents. Based in The Hague, you will help safeguard our services for millions of customers worldwide.

What you are going to do

In this role, you will design and improve backup and recovery solutions, ensuring that critical data can be recovered quickly and securely in the face of cyber threats. You will:

• Design, implement and manage enterprise backup solutions and cyber recovery vaults
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure and compliance teams to align with DORA, NIS2 and NN policies
• Automate backup and recovery workflows using scripting and orchestration tools
• Run cyber recovery simulations and disaster recovery tests with IT and business units
• Provide 24/7 support, including ticketing and on-call shifts

What we offer you

NN invests in an inclusive, inspiring work environment and in skills and competences for the future. We match this with employee benefits that are in line with what is needed today and in the future. This way, we offer our employees the opportunity to get the best out of themselves. We offer you:

• Salary between €4,527 and €6,036 based on 36 hours per week, depending on your knowledge and experience
• 13th month and holiday allowance are paid with your monthly salary
• 27 vacation days for a 5-day working week and three Diversity Days
• A modern pension administered by BeFrank
• Plenty of training and learning opportunities
• NS Business Card 2nd class, which gives you unlimited travel, also privately
  Do you prefer to travel with your own transport? Then you can declare the kilometres travelled
• Allowances for setting up your home office and for internet use

Who you are

You are an IT engineer with proven experience in enterprise backup or storage solutions. As a team player, you can communicate effectively and lead by example. You also have:

• Skill with Azure, AWS or VMware platforms
• Proficiency in scripting and automation
• Familiarity with cyber recovery methods, immutable backups and ransomware
• A calm demeanour, good analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot under pressure

Who you will work with

You will join our MIaaS department in The Hague, a DevOps organisation with several specialist teams. The newly established Backup & Cyber DevOps team is at the heart of NN’s cyber resilience efforts, where cooperation, ownership and a forward-looking mindset are central.

Any questions?

Any questions about the process can be directed to Hilde Diemel, Talent Acquisition Specialist via: [e-mail].