Senior Windows DevOps Engineer
Brussels-Capital
Digital - Infrastructure
Bachelor, Master
Work experience: 5-7
Reference number: 92057
We are looking for an experienced Windows DevOps Engineer to manage and optimise a complex, security-critical infrastructure environment. You will oversee system reliability, hardening, monitoring and automation across Windows-based platforms, while contributing to secure, modern and resilient operations. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong ownership and the ability to coach others in a high-stakes environment.
What you’ll do
- Design and implement technical solutions that strengthen and modernise the Windows infrastructure.
- Manage and maintain Windows server and workstation environments to ensure operational continuity.
- Lead infrastructure initiatives, coordinate activities and support optimal project execution.
- Drive hardening, auditing and security improvements across Windows systems.
- Develop and maintain documentation, procedures and operational guidelines for Windows environments.
- Support monitoring, troubleshooting and performance tuning for complex system issues.
- Manage virtualised environments and contribute to containerisation efforts where relevant.
- Maintain backup, restore and inventory processes to guarantee system integrity.
- Guide and coach junior engineers, sharing best practices and improving team capability.
- Collaborate closely with security, network and DevOps teams to align processes and strengthen overall system reliability.
- Apply and uphold security and confidentiality requirements within a sensitive operational context.
What are we looking for?
- You have a minimum of 10 years of experience as a Windows-focused DevOps or Systems Engineer.
- You have expert knowledge of Microsoft Windows workstation and server environments.
- You possess strong skills in infrastructure security, system hardening and auditing.
- You have experience with VMware virtualisation; experience with Docker or Podman is a plus.
- You are proficient in Active Directory, Exchange, DFS, SCCM, Git/GitLab, PowerShell scripting and event monitoring.
- You have knowledge of networking, storage and cybersecurity principles.
- You are comfortable working with monitoring and log analysis tools (ELK stack).
- You can diagnose complex performance and availability issues and implement high-availability solutions.
- You understand DevOps principles and can integrate them into infrastructure operations.
- You are familiar with ITILv4 service management practices.
- You communicate fluently in Dutch or French, with a good understanding of the other national language and English.
- You hold Belgian nationality and are willing to obtain a security clearance at “Very Secret” level.
What do we offer?
Location: Brussels (on-site, 5 days/week)
Duration: 01/03/2026 – 01/03/2027 (full-time)
Contract: Freelance or Permanent
Security clearance: Required (Very Secret – or willingness to obtain)
Languages: Dutch or French (native level), English (active)
Remote work: Not possible
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