Infrastructure System Engineer

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.