Amsterdam isn’t just canals, bikes, and tulips – it’s one of Europe’s fastest-growing tech hubs. Companies like Booking.com, Adyen, TomTom, and ING are pushing the boundaries of fintech, e-commerce, and cloud-native development, and every single one of them is obsessed with one thing: security baked into speed. That’s exactly what DevSecOps delivers.
If you’re in the Netherlands (whether in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, or working remotely from Eindhoven), the smartest career move you can make right now is mastering DevSecOps. And the best place to do it? DevOpsSchool’s DevSecOps Training in the Netherlands – a program personally governed and mentored by Rajesh Kumar, a globally respected expert with over 20 years in DevOps, DevSecOps, SRE, Kubernetes, Cloud, and emerging fields like MLOps and AIOps. More on Rajesh here: Rajesh Kumar.
This in-depth guide is written for you – the developer, cloud engineer, security specialist, or IT manager in Amsterdam who wants to stay ahead. Let’s explore why this training is creating waves across Europe.
Why DevSecOps is Exploding in the Netherlands Right Now
The Dutch tech scene is unique: high innovation + strict regulations (GDPR, NIS2, DORA). Companies can’t afford data breaches – a single incident can cost millions in fines and lost trust. At the same time, they need to release features daily, not yearly.
DevSecOps solves this paradox by “shifting security left” – automating checks from code commit to production. According to the 2024 State of DevSecOps Report, organizations using mature DevSecOps practices fix vulnerabilities 11.5x faster and have 60% fewer production incidents.
In Amsterdam alone, demand for DevSecOps engineers has jumped 45% year-over-year (LinkedIn data, 2025). Average salaries? €75,000–€110,000+ for mid-to-senior roles, with freelancers easily hitting €800–€1,200 per day.
Meet Your Mentor: Rajesh Kumar – The Name Behind the Program
You’re not learning from random corporate trainers. Every session, every lab, every doubt-clearing moment is shaped by Rajesh Kumar – a trainer who has:
- Trained 8,000+ professionals worldwide
- Consulted for Fortune 500 and unicorn startups
- Deep expertise across the entire modern stack: Kubernetes, Terraform, Vault, GitLab, AWS/GCP/Azure security, and beyond
Students call him “patient, practical, and scary-good at breaking down complex topics.” His personal site rajesh kumar is a goldmine of free scripts, cheat sheets, and real-world case studies.
Full Curriculum Breakdown: What You’ll Actually Learn
This is a 100-hour intensive program (72 hours live + self-paced labs). 80–85% hands-on. Zero death-by-PowerPoint.
| Module | Key Topics & Tools | Real-World Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 1. DevSecOps Foundation | Shift-Left, Compliance as Code, Threat Modeling | Understand why security can’t be an afterthought |
| 2. Secure SDLC & SAST/DAST/SCA | SonarQube, Checkmarx, OWASP ZAP, Dependency-Check | Automatically catch 90% of common flaws early |
| 3. Container & Kubernetes Security | Trivy, Falco, Kyverno, OPA/Gatekeeper | Secure microservices the way Booking.com does |
| 4. IaC Security | Terraform + tfsec, Checkov, Terrascan | Write infrastructure that’s secure by default |
| 5. Secrets Management & Zero Trust | HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, SPIFFE/SPIRE | Eliminate password leaks forever |
| 6. CI/CD Pipeline Hardening | GitLab CI Secure, Jenkins + Anchore, ArgoCD | Build pipelines that block bad code automatically |
| 7. Cloud-Native Security (AWS, Azure, GCP) | GuardDuty, Defender, Prisma Cloud | Protect multi-cloud environments Dutch banks love |
| 8. Monitoring & Incident Response | ELK + Falco, Splunk, Prometheus + Thanos | Detect and respond before damage spreads |
Flexible Training Modes Built for European Professionals
| Mode | Format | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Live Online (Recommended) | 36 weekday evenings (2h) or 18 weekends (4h) – CET friendly | Professionals in Amsterdam, Berlin, London |
| One-to-One Mentoring | 8–12 private hours with Rajesh | Fast-track career switchers |
| Corporate/In-House | Custom on-site or virtual | Teams at ING, Rabobank, Philips, etc. |
Pricing & Certification – Transparent and Worth Every Euro
| Package | Price (EUR) | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Paced Videos Only | €399 | 100+ hours video + labs |
| Live Online Batch | €1,299 | Live classes + projects + certification |
| One-to-One Mentoring | €1,799 | Personal guidance from Rajesh |
| Corporate Group (5+) | Custom | Tailored content + volume discount |
What Actual Students in Europe Are Saying
“I’m based in Utrecht and took the weekend batch. Rajesh explained Kubernetes RBAC and Pod Security Policies better in 2 hours than my previous €4,000 bootcamp did in 2 weeks. Already got a €92k offer!” – Daan de Vries, Cloud Engineer
“The secrets management module with Vault saved my team months of headaches. Worth every cent.” – Sophie Meier, DevOps Lead, Amsterdam fintech
“As a security guy moving into DevOps, Rajesh bridged the gap perfectly. Zero jargon, all action.” – Liam Jansen, Rotterdam
Average rating: 4.9/5 across recent European batches.
Pro Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Training (From Past Amsterdam Students)
- Set up your laptop with Docker + kind (Kubernetes-in-Docker) before Day 1 – saves hours.
- Join the private Slack/Teams group – instant help from Rajesh and peers 24×7.
- Record your capstone demo – it becomes your best interview showpiece.
- Follow Rajesh’s blog for weekly security updates – keeps you sharp post-training.
- Attend local meetups (DevOps Amsterdam, Cloud Native Netherlands) – many recruiters scout there.
Final Verdict: Is This the Right DevSecOps Course for You?
If you’re in Amsterdam (or anywhere in the Benelux) and want:
- Hands-on, not theoretical training
- Direct mentorship from a global expert
- A certification that actually impresses hiring managers at Booking.com, Adyen, or bol.com
- Skills you can apply on Monday morning
…then yes – this is the program you’ve been looking for.
Spots for the next Amsterdam/Europe-friendly batch fill fast.
Ready to level up?
Contact the team now: Email: contact@DevOpsSchool.com WhatsApp/Phone (India – super responsive): +91 84094 92687 WhatsApp/Phone (USA/Europe support): +1 (469) 756-6329
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