Our client is looking for a junior technical architect
Context
Our client is looking for a junior technical architect with a strong interest in infrastructure for the SIAM integration service at the Chancellery. He will support the enterprise architect, with the intention of eventually taking over the role.
Core Tasks and Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the enterprise architect:
- Participate in the development of the ICT strategy exercise (as-is – to-be – strategic initiatives – timeline)
- Review/evaluate architectural documentation
- Assess/validate proposed technical solutions within the framework of a request process
- Perform “spot checks” within existing monitoring (Loki – Icinga – Grafana)
- Technical exploration and innovation
- Act as advisor, ensuring technical alignment and checks with service owners (operations)
Desired Competencies
Technical
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Consultant level, Master’s degree in ICT/Computer Science with an affinity in IT infrastructure
- Basic knowledge of compute, storage, networking, virtualization/containerization, automation (CI/CD), and cybersecurity
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and conceptual thinking
- Communication skills (both technical and business-oriented)
- Curiosity and eagerness to learn
- Team player
Why is this an interesting opportunity?
- Clear development path to medior/senior level within the assignment (1 year to take over the senior role)
- Exposure to various domains (in random order: Akamai, Fortinet, F5, Windows, Linux, Cisco ACI, Nomad, Kubernetes, GPU, zero trust, Terraform, GitHub, HashiCorp Vault, on-premise datacenter and Azure cloud…)
- Balance between technology and business
- Growth towards enterprise architecture
- Hybrid work, workplace very close to Brussels Central Station
