Functioneel Applicatiebeheerder, The Hague

For one of our clients within the

Defence&Security domain , we are looking for an

Operations&Support Specialist

( Functioneel Applicatiebeheerder ) to join a newly formed Software Delivery team. In this role, you will contribute to building and maintaining a

secure, stable, and efficient development environment

that enables software teams to focus on delivering high-quality solutions in mission‑critical environments. You will operate at the intersection of

support, application management, and DevOps , ensuring that central tooling and platforms are reliable, well‑configured, and easy to use — even within complex and regulated environments. This is a hands‑on role with real impact, where you act as a key point of contact for development teams and help drive continuous improvement.Main responsibilities

Act as the

primary point of contact

for development teams regarding tooling and support Manage and maintain

software delivery and CI/CD tooling

(e.g. ALM tools, Git‑based platforms) Perform

functional application management , including configuration, updates, and user support Support and guide teams in the effective use of tools and development environments Troubleshoot issues and coordinate with central IT teams for technical resolutions Contribute to the

setup, improvement, and optimisation

of development tooling and processes Monitor performance and ensure stability, security, and usability of the platforms Translate user needs into

practical improvements and configurations Support documentation, knowledge sharing, and standardisation Requirements

Experience&expertise

HBO/WO (Bachelor/Master) level in IT, Computer Science, or similar Experience in

application management, DevOps, or software support environments Good understanding of

software development processes and CI/CD pipelines Experience with or interest in tools such as

Git, GitLab, Jenkins, or similar Familiarity with infrastructure and environments such as

Linux, containers, or cloud/platform tools Affinity with

security and working in regulated or classified environments Personal profile

Strong communication skills, able to support both technical and non‑technical users Proactive, structured, and solution‑oriented mindset Comfortable working in a

growing and evolving team environment Able to bridge the gap between

development teams and IT services Language&location

Fluent in

Dutch and English

(both required) Willing and able to work

on‑site in the Den Haag area (approx. 4 days per week) What we offer

A role within a

high‑impact Defence&Security environment The opportunity to contribute to

secure and mission‑critical systems A position with strong

responsibility and visibility

within a growing team Collaboration with technical experts across multiple disciplines A competitive salary and benefits package

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