Pauwels Consulting
EN
Senior Infrastructure & Virtualization Engineer
Brussels-Capital
Digital - Infrastructure
Bachelor
Work experience: 5-7
Reference number: 90497

Join a specialized technical team operating in a high-security, mission-critical environment. You’ll help design, maintain, and evolve a robust infrastructure supporting complex operations that demand performance, reliability, and discretion.

What you’ll do

  • Manage, maintain, and upgrade hypervisor environments and core infrastructure systems.
  • Configure, deploy, and administer Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, Red Hat) and Windows Server systems.
  • Ensure the security, performance, and availability of infrastructure and data.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex system issues; propose structural improvements.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for automated provisioning (especially for VMware environments).
  • Contribute to infrastructure evolution strategy and modernization roadmaps.
  • Collaborate with peers across technical domains while maintaining autonomy in project delivery.
  • Take ownership of assigned missions, assess risks, and ensure operational continuity.

Core technology landscape

  • Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, Red Hat), Windows Server
  • Virtualization: VMware vSphere, ESXi, Hyper-V
  • Automation & IaC: Terraform, Ansible, or PowerCLI for VMware deployments
  • Monitoring & Security: system hardening, patch management, secure configuration
  • Networking & Telecom: understanding of mobile communication technologies is a strong plus

What are we looking for?

  • 10+ years’ experience as a System Administrator / Engineer in secure or critical environments
  • 5+ years managing Linux/Windows infrastructures and virtualization platforms
  • Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code for VMware automation
  • Languages: fluent in Dutch or French, good understanding of the other; technical English (spoken and written
  • Security clearance: must be eligible for a Top Secret-level clearance under Belgian national security regulations
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience (5–10 years)

What do we offer?

Location: Brussels (onsite) 

Duration:27/10/2025 - 31/12/2025 

Contract: Freelance or Perm

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