Technical Administrator IT Data Infrastructure

Do you want to put your IT skills to work for a meaningful mission? At the Netherlands Cancer Institute, the research institute of Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, you get exactly that opportunity. You make sure that valuable research data is stored securely, reliably and accessibly – the foundation on which our scientific research depends. Together with your colleagues, you further expand our iRODS-based data infrastructure and take it to the next level. In doing so, you contribute directly to our mission: “A cure for every cancer and excellent care for every patient.”

As Technical Administrator, you are responsible for the management, further implementation and ongoing development of our research data infrastructure. You play a key role in supporting researchers and work closely with colleagues in the research facilities and in our central IT department. Because scientific research is constantly evolving – within a dynamic ICT environment with a diverse application landscape – no two days are the same. Your tasks will involve:

• Implementing, managing and optimising our iRODS-based data infrastructure: you make sure that all research data – from millions of small files to genetic and imaging files of 100+ GB – is stored securely and quickly, distributed across cost-effective storage tiers ranging from fast storage to cold archive;
• Helping shape strategic decisions about the future of our IT environment for scientific research;
• Resolving tickets and supporting users in working with the data infrastructure;
• Contributing to innovative ICT projects and developing new solutions;
• Working together with internal colleagues and external suppliers on the quality and efficiency of our ICT systems.

Why the Netherlands Cancer Institute?

Science is at the heart of everything we do at the NKI. But breakthroughs don't happen through science alone; they happen through people – curious minds, bold thinkers, people who challenge assumptions and turn complex questions into meaningful discoveries. Around 600 scientists, together with 150 scientific and 150 administrative professionals, work here across the full spectrum of cancer research, from fundamental science to clinical innovation. With roughly 55 nationalities represented, we form a vibrant international community where English is our shared language and every voice carries equal weight. Our institute sits just 15 minutes by bike from the heart of Amsterdam.