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We are looking for a Tech Lead for our Windows & SQL Product Team within Managed IaaS, someone who combines technical vision with hands-on expertise, decisiveness, and strong collaboration skills. \nIn this role, you will be the technical driver of the team. You will help define the technical direction, ensure clear architectural decisions, and translate strategic objectives into practical solutions. You will act as the link between engineers, Product Owners, Domain Architects, and other Tech Leads. At the same time, you will remain sufficiently involved in the technical details to maintain technical credibility, effectiveness, and expertise.\n What you are going to do\nAs a Tech Lead Windows & SQL Server, you will provide technical direction for the development, management, and ongoing modernization of our Windows Server and SQL Server platforms. 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Areas of focus include:\nWindows Server administration, lifecycle management, hardening, and troubleshooting\nSQL Server administration, performance tuning, security, backup & recovery, and High Availability\nActive Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and related Microsoft infrastructure components\nAutomation using PowerShell, Ansible, YAML, and where relevant, Python\nDesired State Configuration (DSC), standardization, and security baselines\nCI/CD, Azure DevOps, and Infrastructure-as-Code principles\nMonitoring, performance optimization, and incident/problem management\nCollaboration with application teams, infrastructure teams, security specialists, architects, and operations teams\nWhat we offer you\nNN 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:\nSalary between €6,378 and €8,504 based on 36 hours depending on your knowledge and experience\n13th month and holiday allowance are paid with your monthly salary\n27 vacation days for a 5-day working week and three Diversity Days\nA modern pension administered by BeFrank\nPlenty of training and learning opportunities\nNS 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 kilometers travelled\nAllowances for setting up your home office and for internet use\nWho you are?\nWe are looking for someone who is technically strong and able to inspire and guide others. You do not need to solve every problem yourself, but you know how to challenge, coach, and provide direction to engineers. You create clarity, bring structure, and help the team make timely, well-founded technical decisions. \nYou:\nHave extensive experience as a Senior Engineer, Lead Engineer, SQL Server Administrator, Windows Engineer, or a comparable role\nPossess deep knowledge of Windows Server environments and solid knowledge of SQL Server\nUnderstand enterprise infrastructure and are comfortable working in complex IT landscapes\nHave experience with automation, scripting, and standardization\nCan clearly explain technical decisions to engineers, architects, and stakeholders alike\nAre decisive and know when to dive deeper, align with others, or provide direction\nEncourage collaboration, knowledge sharing, and collective ownership\nHave a strong focus on security, compliance, stability, and operational excellence\nCommunicate effectively in English; Dutch is considered a plus for collaboration within the Dutch business context\nAs a Tech Lead, you will ensure that the Windows & SQL Server team not only delivers stable services today but is also prepared for the future. You will bring technical clarity, accelerate decision-making, and help the team grow in quality, autonomy, and ownership.\nIn doing so, you will play a key role in further professionalizing, automating, and modernizing our Managed IaaS services.\nBachelor’s or Master’s level working and thinking ability, preferably in IT, Computer Science, or a comparable technical field\nSeveral years of experience managing Windows Server and/or SQL Server environments in an enterprise setting\nStrong knowledge of PowerShell; experience with Ansible, Python, YAML, or other automation tooling is an advantage\nExperience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD, or Infrastructure-as-Code is an advantage\nKnowledge of ITIL processes and experience working within controlled enterprise environments\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills\nExperience with coaching, mentoring, or technical leadership within an engineering team\nWho you will work with\nYou will join our MIaaS department and will be part of the MIaaS Windows & SQL team, in The Hague. 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