Infrastructure Architect

The contract is with a consultancy in Brussels to be on an assignment at large Utilities client organisation as follows:

We are seeking an INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECT to lead the process that aligns our technology foundational components to global business system initiatives. This position will coordinate, direct, and design project infrastructure activities as well as provide technology direction in support of the project and support teams. You must possess exceptional interpersonal skills and strong communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to communicate in both technical and non-technical terms.

KNOWLEDGE

- Familiarity with native OS tools for performance and capacity analysis, including Scripting.
- Experience with high volume data platforms, appliances, and technologies
- Experience with RDBMS stacks (eg MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server)
- Server: Linux, Windows, HPUX, Solaris, Virtualization
- AD with integrated Radius and CA
- Storage SAN, NAS Shared and Dedicated Storage Platforms based on EMC VMAX/VPLEX, DMX-4, HP XP24K
- Cluster solutions based on OS mentione above
- Networks (Firewalling, Switching, Routing, Software Defined Networking, loadbalancing)
- Protocols (IP, OSPF, BGP, VRF, HSRP,FTP)
- Fundamental understanding of IT processes and operational procedures.
- Strong inter-personal and communication skills including written, verbal, and technology illustrations. In  English and Dutch or French.
- Knowledge of third party OS tools for performance, monitoring, and capacity analysis (HP Openview, SiteScope, OEM grid controls, etc.)

EXPERIENCE

- Bachelors or Master's Degree in a technology related field (eg Engineering, Computer Software, etc.) required
- 10+ years of experience in multiple IT areas that include analysis, design, evaluation, and development