Senior IT Infrastructure Architect Job ID: JP054333

Senior IT Infrastructure Architect 

Overview

We are seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Architect to design, model, and oversee the evolution of enterprise infrastructure environments, ensuring performance, security, scalability, and compliance. The role focuses on defining infrastructure architectures across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments while supporting major transformation and modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze business, project, and technical requirements to define infrastructure solutions.
• Design and document infrastructure architectures, technical diagrams, and target-state models.
• Model, simulate, and assess current and future infrastructure environments.
• Design and implement on-premises, cloud, and hybrid integration solutions.
• Review and validate project deliverables to ensure quality and compliance with architectural standards.
• Integrate cybersecurity principles into infrastructure design and implementation.
• Contribute to security and compliance frameworks, including GDPR, ISO 27001, and NIS2 requirements.
• Support cyber risk management activities and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, resilience, and security.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in enterprise infrastructure architecture.
• Strong expertise in cloud and hybrid architectures.
• Experience with virtualization, compute, storage, and network infrastructure design.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), IaaS, and PaaS models.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of networking and security concepts, including Firewalls, IAM, Zero Trust, and secure architecture principles.
• Experience with governance, compliance, and enterprise architecture standards.
• Familiarity with ITIL principles and service management practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant cloud, infrastructure, security, or architecture certifications.
• Experience in highly regulated or critical infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements applicable to essential service operators.

Profile

• Strategic and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong documentation and governance mindset.
• Proactive approach to security, risk management, and continuous improvement.

Languages

• Professional proficiency in French, Dutch, and English.

Work Environment

• Hybrid working model.
• Minimum three onsite days per week in Brussels.
• Long-term assignment with potential extension.
• Full-time engagement within a complex enterprise infrastructure environment.