We’re looking for an experienced Infrastructure Operations Manager to co-lead the infrastructure department of a major public-sector organization. You’ll work alongside a non-technical co-manager to ensure the stability, modernization, and performance of critical IT systems supporting nationwide operations.
This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role, combining operational responsibility, infrastructure modernization, and people management within a large-scale, high-impact environment.You role includes:
Operational Management
- Oversee the day-to-day management of IT infrastructure (servers, networks, storage, security).
- Monitor system performance and availability, define KPIs, and implement monitoring and alerting tools.
- Analyze performance data, identify bottlenecks, and develop improvement plans.
- Define and enforce incident and problem management processes; oversee ticket handling and escalation.
- Supervise preventive and corrective maintenance plans and ensure compliance with service-level agreements (SLAs).
Infrastructure Strategy & Projects
- Develop and execute the infrastructure roadmap aligned with organizational strategy and technology evolution.
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and assess their potential for adoption.
- Define, plan, and manage infrastructure projects, including budget oversight, resource allocation, and progress reporting.
- Ensure innovation and continuous improvement in infrastructure and operations management.
Team Leadership & Coaching
- Lead and motivate a team of technical experts, defining goals and monitoring outcomes.
- Promote professional development through training, mentoring, and coaching.
- Foster a collaborative, transparent, and solution-oriented team culture.
- Coach and support your co-manager in gaining the necessary technical and leadership skills to manage the team independently.
Collaboration & Governance
- Maintain close collaboration with internal teams, vendors, and service providers.
- Negotiate service contracts and coordinate third-party interventions.
- Communicate effectively with leadership on performance, incidents, and improvement plans.
What are we looking for?
- 15+ years of experience in IT infrastructure roles.
- Proven experience in team management and public-sector environments (mandatory).
- Expertise in:
- Systems and networks: TCP/IP, Windows, Linux, storage (SAN/NAS), virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V).
- Monitoring & incident management: Nagios, Prometheus, ServiceNow, Jira.
- Cloud platforms: Azure, AWS.
- Security technologies: Firewalls, VPNs, and backup/disaster recovery processes.
Nice to Have
- Experience with large-scale modernization or cloud migration programs.
- Strong background in public-sector governance and compliance standards.
What do we offer?
Location: Brussels (Hybrid – minimum 2 days/week onsite)
Contract: Freelance or Permanent
Duration: ASAP until December 2026 (extension possible in 2027)
Workload: Full-time
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