Infrastructure System Engineer

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Job description


Job Title: Infrastructure System Engineer
Location: Belgium (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent


Job Summary:

Our client is are seeking a skilled and proactive Infrastructure System Engineer to join their IT team in Belgium. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting their on-premise and cloud-based IT infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, scalability, security, and reliability. The ideal candidate has a strong background in systems engineering, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and experience working in enterprise or critical infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, configure, and maintain enterprise infrastructure systems, including servers, storage, virtualization, and backup systems.

  • Manage and monitor on-premise and cloud environments (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCP).

  • Ensure system availability, performance, and security through regular health checks, updates, and patch management.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve system incidents, performance issues, and outages in a timely manner.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., network, DevOps, and security) on projects and incident resolution.

  • Automate repetitive tasks and improve infrastructure efficiency through scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash).

  • Support disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.

  • Maintain technical documentation, system inventories, and configuration records.

  • Participate in on-call rotation and provide out-of-hours support when needed.

Requirements:

Must-Have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

  • 3+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer.

  • Strong knowledge of Windows and/or Linux server environments.

  • Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V).

  • Familiarity with cloud services (Azure, AWS, or GCP).

  • Proficient in infrastructure scripting or automation.

  • Knowledge of IT security best practices and compliance.

  • Good written and spoken English (Dutch and/or French are a plus, depending on region).

Nice-to-Have:

  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.

  • Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

  • Certification(s): Microsoft (AZ-104, AZ-305), VMware (VCP), Linux (RHCE), or relevant cloud/infrastructure certifications.

  • Prior experience working in a regulated or enterprise IT environment.

What our client offers:

  • Competitive salary package with benefits (e.g., meal vouchers, company car, insurance).

  • Hybrid work environment with flexible hours.

  • Opportunity to work on impactful projects with modern technologies.

  • Learning & development budget for certifications and training.

  • A diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

  • Opportunities for career growth within a dynamic organization.