IT Infra Architect
Shape the Future of Airport Logistics – Join Us as an IT Infrastructure Architect
Are you passionate about building the backbone of tomorrow’s technology? Do you enjoy designing cutting-edge IT solutions and rolling them out on a global scale? If you love travel, technology, and working with people from all over the world, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
Vanderlande is a global leader in logistics process automation for airports, and a trusted name in distribution center automation. We integrate smart software, innovative technology, and life-cycle services into powerful solutions that move millions of bags, parcels, and goods every day.
At Vanderlande, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking, people-first company where you can grow your career while making a difference on a global scale.
As an IT Infrastructure Architect, you’ll be responsible for designing and delivering IT infrastructure for large-scale airport projects – from the initial sales phase through to final handover. You’ll work closely with customer architects, project teams, and engineering colleagues around the world to ensure our solutions meet and exceed expectations.
You’ll be the technical lead for infrastructure within each project, translating requirements into robust designs, guiding implementation, and ensuring the highest standards in security, scalability, and performance.
This is a global role with a strong mix of technical, strategic, and interpersonal responsibilities. Occasional international travel (around 5%) will be part of the job.
Lead the design and technical delivery of IT infrastructure within airport automation projects.
Collaborate with customers, solution architects, and engineering teams to align requirements and deliver tailored infrastructure designs.
Guide infrastructure implementation including networks, virtualization, remote access, and security.
Support the continuous improvement of our IT infrastructure product portfolio.
Act as an advisor to sales and execution teams throughout project phases.
We’re looking for someone with a strong foundation in IT infrastructure, a passion for innovation, and great communication skills.
You’ll need:
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
Around 10 years of experience in industrial or enterprise IT infrastructure.
Strong expertise in Windows/Linux systems, server-client architecture, and virtualization/containerization (e.g. VMware, Docker, Kubernetes).
Knowledge of cloud technologies like Microsoft Azure.
Understanding of security standards and practices.
Familiarity with hardware such as HPE, Fortinet, Cisco is a plus.
Fluent English skills (spoken and written).
A proactive mindset, team spirit, and the ability to explain complex ideas clearly.
Experience in airport baggage handling systems is an advantage, but not required.
At Vanderlande, your work truly matters. You’ll be part of a growing, innovative company that’s helping shape the future of logistics.
We offer:
A competitive salary: €6.200 – €7.300 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance), with potential to grow beyond this scale based on performance.
40 days of paid leave (including a flexible benefits budget worth 20 days).
Hybrid working model (40% remote, 60% in-office).
Flexible working hours and work-from-home allowance.
Commuting support, including full public transport reimbursement.
€300 annual Health & Wellbeing budget.
Access to on-site health centers, gyms, and wellness professionals.
Excellent pension and health insurance packages.
Ongoing training and development through Vanderlande Academy.
A vibrant, inclusive culture with internal communities, events, and a great company restaurant.
If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply through our official job portal by submitting your resume and a short note on why this opportunity excites you. For questions you can reach out to the recruiter, Robin Overweel, via robin.overweel@vanderlande.com / 06-24924252
Note: We can only accept applications through the vacancy link. Email applications will not be processed.
Vanderlande is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status.
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Background screening
For this position it is possible that a background screening will be conducted. This screening can include checks such as verification of identity, qualifications or other relevant records, which may include criminal background or sanctions list checks, in accordance with our internal policies and applicable laws. Any job offer may be extended under the condition that the screening does not give reason to reconsider the hiring decision. Candidates will always be informed about the process and their rights before any screening is initiated.
Vanderlande is a market-leading, global partner for future-proof logistic process automation in the warehousing, airports and parcel sectors. Its extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology.
The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements.
Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 11,000 employees and a turnover of 2.3 billion euros.
Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) acquired Vanderlande in 2017 to cement its global leading position within material handling. It aims to achieve this by increasing its presence in all integrated and automated projects, and capitalising on the synergies between the organisations and the added value they offer to the market.
TICO therefore launched the Toyota Automated Logistics Group (TALG), which consists of Toyota L&F, Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande and viastore. TALG is a global partner for integrated logistic process automation, with its group companies collaborating under the guiding principle: for every challenge, a reliable solution.
In May 2025, Vanderlande completed the acquisition of Siemens Logistics' operations outside the USA and in doing so welcomed more than 2,000 new employees. The acquisition supports the company’s strategic ambition to accelerate its growth in automated logistics, particularly strengthening its capacity to deliver baggage, cargo and digital airport solutions.
