The Joint IV Commando (JIVC) is the central information and communications technology organisation of the Dutch Ministry of Defence. It is responsible for the provision, management, and security of ICT infrastructure, classified and unclassified networks, and digital services across all components of the Dutch armed forces. JIVC operates within a security framework that encompasses both national Dutch classification requirements and NATO interoperability standards, given the Netherlands' obligations within the alliance.
JIVC delivers services ranging from enterprise IT and workplace support through to highly classified communications networks and cybersecurity operations. It works closely with the Defensie Cyber Commando and the Defence Intelligence community to maintain resilience against digital threats. The organisation contracts with external IT suppliers and system integrators for elements of its infrastructure, creating a market for specialised cleared IT professionals and technology companies operating in the Dutch defence sector.
Professionals employed by or contracted to JIVC require a VGB at the level appropriate to the systems and information they will access. IT architects, cybersecurity specialists, network engineers, and project managers with experience in high-security environments are among the profiles most in demand. Assignments may be based at various MoD locations across the Netherlands.