A strong cloud foundation is essential for our global offshore operations. As a Cloud Engineer, you design and automate Azure platforms that keep our projects, offices, and vessels connected, secure, and future‑ready.
Your role in the story:
At Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC), our global offshore projects rely on secure, scalable, and well‑engineered cloud foundations. As we strengthen our cloud‑first strategy in Azure, we are expanding our Infrastructure team with a Cloud Engineer who brings strong experience in Terraform‑based Infrastructure‑as‑Code.
In this role, you design, automate, and manage Azure cloud platforms that support our offices in Leiden, Houston, Singapore, and our offshore fleet (Aegir, Balder, Sleipnir, Thialf, Bylgia, and Kolga). Terraform is central to how we deploy, govern, and operate infrastructure, ensuring our environments are consistent, compliant, and ready for the future.
This is a hands‑on engineering role for someone who enjoys automation, modern cloud engineering, and building platforms that scale across onshore and offshore environments. The role may require occasional international and/or offshore travel to our vessels.
What you will be working on:
- Designing, owning, and developing Azure landing zones, including governance, identity, networking, and core platform services
- Building and maintaining Infrastructure‑as‑Code using Terraform to deliver consistent, reproducible, and policy‑compliant cloud deployments
- Implementing Azure governance frameworks using policy‑as‑code
- Ensuring cloud designs meet enterprise security, compliance, and data‑sovereignty requirements
- Managing and optimizing Azure workloads such as virtual machines, containers, storage, networking, and automation services
- Standardizing configuration and lifecycle management using Terraform
- Monitoring performance, capacity, and availability across Azure environments
- Performing root‑cause analysis and driving structural improvements based on operational insights
- Supporting the Helpdesk and Infrastructure teams with cloud‑related escalations
- Building CI/CD pipelines for automated Terraform deployments at scale
- Supporting migration of legacy systems to Azure using Terraform‑based patterns
- Driving modernization through automation, managed identities, and standardized templates
- Contributing to HMC’s cloud‑first roadmap, including hybrid and global deployments
Key ingredients for success: - HBO or equivalent level of education in IT, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience operating Azure environments in a professional setting
- Hands‑on experience designing and deploying cloud infrastructure using Terraform
- Experience with Azure services such as Windows and Linux VMs, AVD, AKS, ACA, Application Gateways, and Azure Local
- Experience with cloud governance, RBAC, networking, and identity management
- Experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python, or similar)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, preferably Azure DevOps
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to translate functional and business needs into secure, scalable cloud solutions
- Good communication skills in English; Dutch is a plus
- Structured working style with strong documentation habits
- Experience in project‑driven, international, offshore, or engineering environments is an advantage
Your future colleagues:
Of course you are curious to meet us as well! In this role, you will work closely with colleagues from the Infrastructure Team within IT Operations, as well as with Security, Applications, Helpdesk teams, and engineering and project stakeholders across the organization.
Your Foundation for Success
At our core, we champion an entrepreneurial spirit and a relentless pursuit of growth. We seek individuals who excel in personal development, seize opportunities where others see challenges, and turn them into success. Whether you're a creative problem‑solver, an ambitious go‑getter, or someone who thrives in collaboration, we cultivate a culture of passion, dedication, and continuous improvement. Personal leadership and initiative are non‑negotiable: you own your growth and the impact you make. If you tackle challenges with a creative yet practical mindset, drive goals with determination, and add value to diverse teams, you'll thrive with us. Together, we create impact and drive meaningful change, always focused on results.
Here’s why people love working with us:
- Strong compensation & benefits, including an annual bonus plan tied to company performance
- Bonus basis = your annual gross salary + 13th month + 8% holiday allowance
- Investing in your future: Our pension plan covers base salary, 13th month, and holiday allowance, and we fully fund the contribution up to the scheme’s annual maximum. No employee contribution required within that band.
- 30 days off to recharge, with the option to buy 10 extra days
- Free access to our in‑house gym, including fitness classes
- Activities to connect with colleagues (e.g. our Friday‑afternoon get‑together)
- A modern and easily accessible office in Leiden
Is this your dream job? Put in your application now!
Please submit your application by 31 March. The application process consists of two interviews, an online assessment, and an employment offer.
For Fleet, the first interviews will be conducted via Teams; for other positions, we prefer interviews at our office in Leiden, although video interviews via Teams are also possible.
Unfortunately, for this position, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or work permit arrangements.
Are you ready to make the impossible possible?