Systems & Integration Specialist (Biometric Platforms)
Brussels-Capital
Digital - Infrastructure
Reference number: 92130

You will support and evolve a mission-critical biometric identification platform operating in a certified and highly regulated environment. The role combines system administration, technical support, integration work, and hands-on development in support of both an existing biometric system and the rollout of a next-generation platform. Reliability, security, and operational continuity are central to this position.

What you’ll do

  • Provide first- and second-line technical support for a centralized biometric identification system and distributed capture stations.
  • Diagnose, resolve, and document incidents related to biometric applications, servers, databases, and capture equipment, escalating complex issues when required.
  • Monitor system health and performance, including virtualized environments, storage capacity, and scheduled maintenance tasks.
  • Maintain and test backup, archiving, and restore procedures to guarantee data availability and system resilience.
  • Prepare, configure, and maintain Linux-based virtual environments used for internal tools, testing, and development.
  • Contribute to the integration, migration, and evolution of biometric databases and supporting systems.
  • Train users on biometric equipment, internal tools, and operational procedures.
  • Apply security policies rigorously, protect sensitive data, and actively promote cybersecurity best practices among users.
  • Contribute technical analyses, propose improvements, and participate in projects related to current and future biometric platforms.

What are we looking for?

  • You have a bachelor’s degree in an ICT-related field or equivalent hands-on experience in system administration and integration roles.
  • You have solid experience working with Windows and Linux systems, including user management, permissions, scheduled tasks, software installation, and log analysis.
  • You are comfortable operating in virtualized environments, managing virtual machines, environments, and backups.
  • You have hands-on experience with databases, including installing, configuring, querying, and migrating MySQL and Oracle databases using intermediate SQL.
  • You have working knowledge of network fundamentals, including IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, and basic troubleshooting.
  • You are experienced with Office 365, including SharePoint and OneDrive, in an operational and support context.
  • You can develop and maintain internal tools using PHP, HTML, and JavaScript, and you understand object-oriented principles.
  • You use Bash scripting confidently for Linux automation and have basic experience with Python for simple scripting tasks.
  • You have an active knowledge of English, with passive knowledge of Dutch and French.

What do we offer?

Contract: Full-time

Duration: January 2026 – December 2026

Location: Brussels (on-site)

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