Technical Administrator IT Data Infrastructure

SIGRA; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32–36 hour contract

Competitive gross salary FWG55/60

Holiday allowance 8.33%

Travel allowance per km

Free parking

AVL Academy education

Active staff association

Job summary

The Netherlands Cancer Institute in Amsterdam seeks a Technical Administrator to manage and further develop our iRODS-based data infrastructure. You ensure secure, reliable storage for research data, from small files to 100+ GB datasets, across fast to cold storage tiers, enabling scientists to access what they need quickly.

You will work with researchers and IT colleagues, resolve tickets, contribute to ICT projects, and help steer the future IT landscape for scientific research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level HBO in ICT or equivalent.
• Experience with Linux and scripting languages (Python, C++, C#, JavaScript, Bash).
• Knowledge of research data management and iRODS.
• Client- and results-oriented with a focus on quality.
• Analytical and able to stay calm under pressure.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Good English (Dutch is a plus).
• Structured, project-based and efficient working approach.

Responsibilities

• Implement, manage and optimise iRODS-based data infrastructure; ensure secure, fast storage across tiers.
• Help shape strategic IT decisions for scientific research.
• Resolve tickets and support users with the data infrastructure.
• Contribute to ICT projects and develop new solutions.
• Collaborate with internal colleagues and external suppliers to improve ICT systems.

Skills

Linux

Python

C++

C#

JavaScript

Bash

Education

Bachelor's degree in ICT (hbo)

Tools

PostgreSQL

Azure cloud storage

Job description

Do you want to put your IT skills to work for a meaningful mission? At the Netherlands Cancer Institute, the research institute of Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, you get exactly that opportunity. You make sure that valuable research data is stored securely, reliably and accessibly – the foundation on which our scientific research depends. Together with your colleagues, you further expand our iRODS-based data infrastructure and take it to the next level. In doing so, you contribute directly to our mission: “A cure for every cancer and excellent care for every patient.”

As Technical Administrator, you are responsible for the management, further implementation and ongoing development of our research data infrastructure. You play a key role in supporting researchers and work closely with colleagues in the research facilities and in our central IT department. Because scientific research is constantly evolving – within a dynamic ICT environment with a diverse application landscape – no two days are the same. Your tasks will involve:

• Implementing, managing and optimising our iRODS-based data infrastructure: you make sure that all research data – from millions of small files to genetic and imaging files of 100+ GB – is stored securely and quickly, distributed across cost-effective storage tiers ranging from fast storage to cold archive;

• Helping shape strategic decisions about the future of our IT environment for scientific research;

• Resolving tickets and supporting users in working with the data infrastructure;

• Contributing to innovative ICT projects and developing new solutions;

• Working together with internal colleagues and external suppliers on the quality and efficiency of our ICT systems.

Why the Netherlands Cancer Institute?

Science is at the heart of everything we do at the NKI. But breakthroughs don’t happen through science alone; they happen through people – curious minds, bold thinkers, people who challenge assumptions and turn complex questions into meaningful discoveries. Around 600 scientists, together with 150 scientific and 150 administrative professionals, work here across the full spectrum of cancer research, from fundamental science to clinical innovation. With roughly 55 nationalities represented, we form a vibrant international community where English is our shared language and every voice carries equal weight. Our institute sits just 15 minutes by bike from the heart of Amsterdam.

Vereisten

We are looking for a colleague who is energised by technical challenges and keen to contribute to scientific research. You’ll be a great fit if:

• You have a bachelor’s (hbo) working and thinking level, preferably in the field of ICT.

• You have experience with Linux and are familiar with programming and scripting languages such as Python, C++, C#, JavaScript and Bash. Knowledge of PostgreSQL and Azure/cloud storage solutions is a plus.

• You have knowledge of research data management – or you are keen to develop further in this area, particularly with iRODS.

• You are client- and results‑oriented and keep an eye on quality.

• You think analytically and stay calm under pressure.

• You work just as easily independently as within a team.

• You communicate clearly with both IT colleagues and researchers, and have a good command of English (a good command of Dutch is a plus, but not a requirement).

• You approach your work in a structured, project‑based and efficient way.

Your development opportunities and employment conditions

At the Netherlands Cancer Institute, you work in an international, meaningful research environment where innovation is central – Where Science Meets Inspired Minds. The basis for your employment conditions is in accordance with the CLA Hospitals.

You will receive from us:

• A year’s contract for 32‑36 hours per week, with the prospect of a permanent contract;

• A gross monthly salary between € 3 903,00‑ and € 5 503,00‑, based on a 36‑hour working week, in line with FWG 55 and depending on your experience. This role is typically appointed at FWG 55. However, candidates who bring extensive relevant experience may be appointed at a FWG 60 (€ 4 246,00‑ and € 6 220,00). Such appointments are accompanied by expectations of increased autonomy and responsibility, including the ability to independently manage more complex tasks and projects.

• 144 holiday hours and 57 hours of Personal Life Budget, with full‑time employment;

• Annual holiday pay of 8.33% and a fixed end‑of‑year bonus of 8.33%;

• A travel allowance of € 0.23 per km;

• Free parking at the Netherlands Cancer Institute. And with our bicycle plan and discount on public transport we also make it attractive for you to leave the car at home;

• A great opportunity in a specialised hospital where you can also continue to learn and grow yourself if you wish: the AVL Academy offers innovative and inspiring education in the field of oncology professional knowledge, skills and personal development;

• Opportunity to exercise at our Fit Boutiqs;

• An active staff association.

Do you have questions about the position? Please contact Henri van Luenen, Director of Operations at the NKI, via [e-mail] or 020‑512 2097. For questions about the application procedure, please contact Pascal van Kippersluis, Recruiter, via [e-mail].

This vacancy is open for applications until the 31st of August. We aim to conduct the first‑round interviews in week 37.