IT Domain Architect

IT Domain Architect – Asset Domain

About the Opportunity



We are currently partnering with a leading organization in the energy sector that plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, sustainability, and future readiness of electricity infrastructure. As part of a broader European network, this organization is at the forefront of building a green, secure, and resilient energy system.



You will join a collaborative and diverse environment where innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence are key drivers. Together with internal teams and external experts, you will contribute to shaping the digital backbone of critical infrastructure.



Your Role



As an IT Domain Architect within the Asset domain, you will be responsible for ensuring that the IT landscape supporting infrastructure and asset operations is coherent, secure, and future-proof.



This is a highly strategic and hands-on role where you act as the bridge between business vision and technical execution. You will translate complex business needs into scalable IT architectures, ensuring alignment with long-term strategy, regulatory requirements, and operational excellence.



Key Responsibilities



Architecture & Design



Collaborate closely with Business Architecture to translate business capabilities into actionable IT roadmaps

Convert complex processes into detailed IT blueprints guiding delivery teams

Ensure architectural consistency across solutions within the Asset domain



Governance & Standards



Define and enforce domain-specific architectural principles aligned with enterprise standards

Present and defend architectural decisions in governance forums (e.g., Architecture Review Boards)

Maintain Architectural Decision Records (ADRs) to ensure transparency and long-term maintainability

Monitor risks, technical debt, and SLA/OLA performance



Application & Portfolio Management



Maintain a clear overview of the application and platform portfolio within the domain

Conduct regular portfolio assessments (e.g., TIME, 6R methodologies)

Identify opportunities for optimization, reuse, and cost reduction

Ensure alignment across the full lifecycle: build, run, evolve, and retire



Strategic Advisory



Perform trade-off analyses (cost, risk, complexity, time-to-value) to support decision-making

Review solution architectures for consistency and quality

Define and maintain domain roadmaps aligned with technological and regulatory evolution

Advise senior stakeholders on long-term architectural implications



Data & Integration



Collaborate with Data and Solution Architects on data models, ownership, and integration patterns

Ensure interoperability across enterprise systems, operational technologies, and analytics platforms

Drive data consistency and quality across the domain



Security, Resilience & Compliance



Embed security, availability, and resilience requirements into all architectures

Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards

Define strategies for business continuity and disaster recovery

Your Profile



You are a delivery-focused architect who thrives in complex environments where business, technology, and operations intersect.



Core Competencies



Strong communicator with the ability to engage both senior stakeholders and technical teams

Strategic thinker with a long-term vision on scalability, resilience, and compliance

Collaborative leader, working effectively across multiple architecture disciplines

Confident in governance environments, with ownership of architectural decisions



Technical Expertise



Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and modeling languages like ArchiMate

Hands-on experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Event Storming, and Agile Architecture

Familiarity with evaluation methods such as ATAM and portfolio frameworks like Gartner TIME



Industry Experience



Proven experience within the Energy & Utilities sector or similar infrastructure-heavy environments

Understanding of asset management systems, IT/OT integration, and operational constraints

Awareness of security, regulatory, and risk considerations in critical infrastructure contexts



Languages



Native or fluent in Dutch, French, or German, with professional proficiency in English

Additional language skills are considered an asset





Duration: 12 months with the option to extend

Hours per week: 40

Type: Freelance

Location: Brussels