Senior Infrastructure & Security Specialist

Build the secure foundation for our digital operations

At Planon, the Senior Infrastructure & Security Specialist is a hands-on role focused on designing, building, and continuously improving Planon’s internal infrastructure, cloud, identity, and security environment. You will configure, deploy, and troubleshoot Microsoft 365, Azure, hybrid infrastructure, and modern workplace platforms, keeping them secure, scalable, and resilient.

Combining technical expertise with governance and risk awareness, you will turn business continuity, security, compliance, and operational needs into working solutions. You will define architecture and technical standards, implement and automate them, and support them in production across our growing SaaS and Shared Services environment.

About the Position

What we can challenge you with:

• Design and review secure, scalable architecture across Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, hybrid infrastructure, and the digital workplace.
• Translate business, security, and operational requirements into technical designs, architecture decisions, standards, and implementation roadmaps.
• Define and embed security baselines, hardening measures, Zero Trust controls, and secure-by-design patterns.
• Lead complex infrastructure, migration, integration, and transformation initiatives from strategy through implementation.
• Assess technical changes and architecture proposals for risk, compliance, scalability, resilience, and operational impact.
• Automate infrastructure operations and lifecycle management using PowerShell, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code, and relevant automation tooling.
• Support complex incidents, problems, and change management by investigating root causes, coordinating remediation, and ensuring structural improvements.

Responsibilities

• Design and review secure, scalable architecture across Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, hybrid infrastructure, and the digital workplace.
• Translate business, security, and operational requirements into technical designs, architecture decisions, standards, and implementation roadmaps.
• Define and embed security baselines, hardening measures, Zero Trust controls, and secure-by-design patterns.
• Lead complex infrastructure, migration, integration, and transformation initiatives from strategy through implementation.
• Assess technical changes and architecture proposals for risk, compliance, scalability, resilience, and operational impact.
• Automate infrastructure operations and lifecycle management using PowerShell, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code, and relevant automation tooling.
• Support complex incidents, problems, and change management by investigating root causes, coordinating remediation, and ensuring structural improvements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in infrastructure, cloud, identity, and/or security architecture, with experience in migrations.
• Demonstrable expertise with Azure (including network) DevOps, Intune, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and defining RTO/RPO requirements.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Defender, Sophos, Azure Monitor, Intune, and vulnerability management.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, Windows and Linux Server, Active Directory, and virtualization with VMware.
• Working knowledge of IAM, SSO, RBAC, Conditional Access, enterprise applications, Secret/certificate management APIs, and Zero Trust principles.
• Experience translating security and compliance requirements into implementable technical controls and operating practices.
• Combine architectural ownership with hands-on troubleshooting of complex infrastructure or security issues, driving sustainable remediation.
• Willingness to monitor continuity and implement improvements during standby shifts, including outside office hours.
• Professional fluency in English and willingness to work hybrid from our Nijmegen HQ at least two days per week.

Nice to Have

• Experience with PowerShell, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code, or comparable automation tooling.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIS2, SOC 2, C5, and GDPR-related infrastructure controls.
• Relevant infrastructure, cloud, or security education and certifications.
• Experience in a growing SaaS, Shared Services, or global enterprise environment.
• Familiarity with TOGAF, Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework, or Azure Well-Architected Framework.

We Offer

We offer a healthy work-life balance with the flexibility of hybrid working, in a collaborative and learning-oriented environment with opportunities for continuous development. We put our people at the heart of our company and create an inspiring and safe environment that allows everyone to grow, innovate, and excel. You will work on challenging projects with leading clients, gaining valuable experience.

Salary range: EUR 6,000 - EUR 8,000 gross per month, depending on experience. This range reflects a good faith estimate of the expected compensation for this role, based on objective, role-related criteria. The total compensation package includes variable compensation and additional benefits.

Would you like to find out more about our salary range and benefits? View our benefits.

Planon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to support parts of our recruitment process, such as application screening and candidate assessment. These tools assist our recruiters, and final employment decisions are always made by human professionals.

Ready to shape secure digital operations and make the architecture work in practice? Apply now.

👋 Eswar Karavadi

📞 +91 8977018092

[email protected]

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