The Fixed Migrations & Automation Team sits at the heart of KPN’s Fixed Networks transformation. We provide the architectural foundation and governance to ensure all automation initiatives are aligned, reusable, and strategically impactful.

You will collaborate closely with architects, automation designers, and data engineers, as well as with domain teams across the organization. Together, you’ll ensure that every automation initiative contributes to the realization of a unified, future-ready vision.

In this dynamic, high-impact environment, your work will influence how hundreds of engineers build and maintain the next generation of KPN’s networks, and how automation becomes a true business enabler.

KPN is continuously evolving to become the most sustainable and forward-thinking NextGen Telco. This transformation relies on innovation, simplification, and the shift from traditional network operations toward a fully automated and virtualized environment.

As an Automation Architect, you play a pivotal role in this transformation. You are not only defining how automation supports our business today but also designing the foundation for how Fixed Networks will operate in the future. You connect strategy with execution, transforming ambitious goals into scalable, intelligent, and future-proof automation solutions.

You are someone who:

• Sees the bigger picture and has the courage to challenge the status quo.
• Gathers input from within and outside the department. Delivers professional/strategic solutions and, together with the Director, stimulates and manages decision-making and implementation of the innovation.
• Translates strategic ambitions into tangible, sustainable technical roadmaps to boost automation and organization of Data quality.
• Visualizes progress and reports on professional results/projects for management purposes. Provides management information and strategic advice.
• Brings together multiple teams and stakeholders to create alignment and consistency in automation efforts across the organization.
• Combines deep technical expertise with visionary thinking to build scalable frameworks that shape how automation will evolve.
• Support all DevOps teams to gain expertise and by co-development to take ownership on automations.
• Balances long-term architectural direction with short-term tactical delivery to ensure impact from day one.

We are looking for a visionary Automation Architect who combines strategic foresight with strong technical craftsmanship. You can navigate complex environments, bridge business and technology, and drive alignment across domains.

You have:

• A strong background in systems architecture, IT design, or network engineering.
• Deep knowledge of automation frameworks (CI/CD, orchestration, network automation, etc.).
• Proven experience defining standards and governance for scalable automation solutions.
• The ability to design and orchestrate an automation roadmap across teams and technologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, you build alignment and inspire collaboration.
• Experience co-developing domain-specific automation enablers that accelerate delivery.
• The ability to translate complex challenges into clear, actionable blueprints for others to implement.

Your Mindset

• You think strategically but act pragmatically, connecting long-term vision with immediate value.
• You inspire others to innovate and collaborate across domains.
• You see automation not as a project, but as a culture, a way of thinking that drives efficiency, quality, and agility.
• You are passionate about building frameworks that others can rely on, ensuring that your influence extends far beyond a single team.

Don’t meet all the requirements? We still encourage you to apply. For this role, we are also open to junior or medior candidates who are willing to grow into the position.

Naturally, as an employer we also have a lot to offer you. This is what you can expect from us:

• A gross monthly salary of at least €6,576 and up to €10,389, depending on your work experience, based on a 40-hour workweek.
• A thirteenth month’s salary and 8% holiday allowance.
• Annual individual and collective salary increases in accordance with our collective labour agreement (CAO).
• Excellent opportunities for growth and development, along with a personal training budget of €1,500. In fact, we expect you to continue developing yourself!
• A good work-life balance.
• A home office shop to optimally set up your workspace at home, including a mobile phone and laptop, of course.
• 50% discount on KPN products and services, such as KPN internet.
• A travel allowance for commuting: such as our bicycle allowance of €0.42 per kilometer, or €0.23 per car kilometer, or full reimbursement for second-class public transportation. Additionally, you receive a €10 per month internet allowance and a €2.35 per day home working allowance.
• Excellent pension benefits: a total contribution of 23% of your pensionable salary, of which KPN contributes 16% and you contribute 7%.

Our belief in technology is strong. It becomes even more powerful together with human connection, which is why we look forward to meeting you!

Would you like to know more? Please contact our recruiter Milena Tjalsma at +31 6 105 66 826 or [email protected].

At KPN, we have recruitment talent that works smart together and wins together. Therefore, acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.