Job vacancies

The Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement employs over 100 staff members: scientific researchers, post-doctoral researchers, PhD candidates and support staff. Most of the NSCR staff is supported by the Institutes Organization of the Dutch Research Council (NWO-I) or has a (part-time) contract in collaboration with Dutch universities.

The NSCR regularly has space for interns. Acquisition is not appreciated.

Diverse workforce

The NSCR encourages a diverse workforce: we strive to develop talent and creativity by bringing people from different backgrounds and cultures together. We recruit and select based on capabilities and talent. We strongly encourage anyone with the appropriate qualifications to apply for the position, regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation or physical ability.

About NWO-I

The Dutch Research Council (NWO) is the national research funder. The Institutes Organization of NWO (NWO-I) comprises nine national centers of expertise in specific scientific fields, from astronomy to marine research to crime and law enforcement, the research area of ​​the NSCR. The NWO institutes conduct high-quality scientific research and function as powerful national instruments in science policy. They make it possible to coordinate scientific fields for a longer period of time and to renew research in them.

Vacancies

IT Administrator / IT Architect

The NSCR is looking for a proactive IT administrator who works in a structured manner and has an affinity for IT architecture. Are you seeking a position in a dynamic institute where you will be the go-to support for researchers and other users in the areas of system and network management, as well as the development of an effective and efficient IT environment? If so, we’d love to meet you.

The Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement (NSCR) is an (inter)national research institute. It conducts scientific research at the intersection of theory, practice, and policy regarding all aspects of crime. NSCR prioritizes information security and actively keeps pace with developments in cybersecurity. As such, NSCR is looking for a colleague to join as a system and network administrator.

What will you do?

The ICT department currently consists of one system and network administrator, two data managers, a privacy officer, an external Information Security Officer (ISO), and two colleagues partially responsible for workplace management.

Due to increased demands concerning cybersecurity and user-friendliness, we are seeking a second system and network administrator with an affinity for IT architecture and change management. You’ll work at an institute with around 70 employees, characterized by short lines of communication and ample opportunities to set direction and address actions efficiently.

Our IT environment primarily consists of Microsoft Hyper-V servers and Windows laptops, supplemented by some Linux servers. NSCR is currently transitioning to VMware.

The IT administrator we are looking for will primarily focus on:

• Managing the network, automation systems, and peripherals, and providing user support.
• Advising on choices related to network architecture, data architecture, security, application architecture, and technical architecture (e.g., hardware, software, and cloud solutions), ensuring an integrated and structured approach to ICT components at NSCR.
• Collaborating with colleagues to draft plans for future developments, such as evolving our office IT environment to SURF maturity framework level 3, and executing the necessary tasks.
• Taking responsibility for change management, planning, and documentation.
• Implementing new systems and methodologies with your colleagues.
• Ensuring backup and disaster recovery procedures for business-critical systems.

What you bring:

• HBO level of working and thinking.
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification.
• ITIL certification.
• Knowledge of network infrastructure (Fortinet Certified Network Security is a plus).
• Proficiency in PowerShell.
• A structured way of working and strong project management skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Customer focus and collaboration come naturally to you, and you prioritize privacy and security issues. Experience working at a research institute or university is a plus.

What we offer:

• A one-year contract with the prospect of a permanent position for 32 to 40 hours per week.
• A gross monthly salary of up to €5,331 (full-time), depending on education and experience, based on scale 9/10 of the collective labor agreement for research institutions.
• Benefits include 8% holiday allowance, an 8.33% end-of-year bonus, a good pension scheme, more than 8 weeks of vacation leave, and an NS Business Card for commuting. Click here for more information about our working conditions.
• Providing a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is part of the procedure.

More information:
For more details about the position and procedure, please contact Femke Tabak, institute manager (ftabak@nscr.nl)