Application Support System Engineer Service (Linux/Windows)

Keystone Solutions is looking for an Application Support System Engineer Service (Linux/Windows) for a consultancy mission at a client site.

Company/ Mission description:

Are you excited to work on a project for a key player in the energy landscape?

The Belgian, German, and European energy landscape is evolving rapidly. Keystone Solutions is partnering with a significant player in this sector, ensuring reliability and sustainability in electricity supply.

As a Keystone Solutions consultant, you will collaborate with other contingent workers and the clients internal staff to build a sustainable, green, and reliable energy infrastructure that promotes economic growth while minimizing ecological impact.

The IT Infrastructure department at our client is seeking an Application Support System Engineer. This candidate will be part of the Application team, responsible for deploying all in-house developed applications running in Acceptance & Production and managing core shared applications and middleware like Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, and RabbitMQ. With an increased deployment of applications on Linux servers, the team seeks to expand its knowledge in both Windows and Linux environments.

We are looking for an experienced individual who is eager to learn and can adapt quickly.

Service description:

• Assist with day-to-day operational tasks, including deploying and updating all in-house developed applications in acceptance & production environments (mainly Windows IIS & SQL based);
• Assist in application server architecture for deploying new applications: analyze requirements, aid in design, and set up/deploy applications in acceptance and production environments;
• Interface primarily with IT clients;
• Conduct second-line troubleshooting of issues;
• Configure F5 load balancing VIPs for web applications;
• Support implementations on core applications: RabbitMQ, Redis Cache, and other shared technologies (knowledge of these products is a nice to have);
• Ensure optimal second/third-level support (interface to Microsoft and other third parties);
• Maintain up-to-date operating and installation documentation for the above areas;
• Participate in the duty role (24/7, 1 in 6 weeks) in this team.

Requirements:

Technical Skills:

• Must be natively French or Dutch speaking, able to understand and communicate in the other language; English proficiency is mandatory for documentation and international meetings; German is a plus;
• Proven recent experience in supporting applications on Linux Redhat (deploy an application, verify logs, monitor health and performance of a system, create scripts);
• Proven recent expert experience with Windows Server (2012-2022) (>10 years);
• Proven knowledge of IIS management and website deployments;

• Knowledge of PowerShell;
• Knowledge of MS-SQL, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, NEO4J, or Redis Cache is a plus (on-the-job coaching/training as an operator will be provided for any missing knowledge);
• Understanding of firewalls and network load balancing concepts (product knowledge will be provided);

Non-technical Skills:

• Team player, but able to work independently;
• Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting;
• Pragmatic mindset and customer-oriented;
• Eager and able to learn new products or technologies (if not all of the above technologies are known, it is expected to learn them within a year maximum);

Additional information:

• Location: Workplace will be in Brussels (Schaarbeek), with occasional travel to Berlin (all travel expenses paid by the client);
• Telework: 60% homeworking and 40% in office;
• Must be available for duty role (24/7, 1 in 6 weeks);
• Must have a drivers license and car (required for the duty role) and a mobile phone;
• Please include proven experience with similar environments (5000 users, 600 application servers, 200 SQL servers).

• Important: For non-EU candidates, please ensure candidates comply with the following criteria:
• Possess a work permit allowing them to work in Belgium;
• Hold a valid residence permit confirming the right of residence in Belgium;

Theres something electric in the air with this consultancy mission!

If you are ready to tackle technical and strategic challenges in a dynamic consultancy environment, apply today at Keystone Solutions Career Portal.