Network Infrastructure Engineer
Summary
A senior engineer implements, maintains, and administers the network infrastructure — hardware, servers, PCs, printers, and core software — for a healthcare and social services organization at its Brussels head office and ~100 remote sites. Day-to-day spans Windows 11/Windows Server and Linux administration, LAN/WAN configuration, 24/7 on-call, and mentoring junior staff.
Our client is a key player in the healthcare and social services sector. The work environment is dynamic, collaborative, and innovation-driven, with a strong focus on modernizing its IT landscape and continuously improving operational performance.
They are looking for a Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer to join a team responsible for the implementation, maintenance, support, and administration of the network infrastructure.
This includes network hardware, PCs and servers, printers and other peripherals, as well as the core software installed on them, both at the head office and across around one hundred remote sites.
Jobomschrijving
- Implement, maintain, and administer the organization's network infrastructure, including network hardware, servers, PCs, printers, peripherals, and foundational software.
- Support the helpdesk on complex technical issues and provide advanced assistance to end users.
- Monitor system performance, conduct tuning activities, and ensure the stability and reliability of all network and server environments.
- Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation to guarantee operational continuity.
- Collaborate with software development teams and intervene on existing applications when needed.
- Mentor and support junior team members, sharing best practices and helping them develop technical skills.
- Analyze technical needs and contribute to the design, documentation, and implementation of new technical solutions.
- Ensure the security, resilience, and scalability of the IT infrastructure across all sites.
- Stay up to date with relevant technologies and propose improvements to enhance the IT landscape.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
- Minimum 10 years of proven experience in a similar role with demonstrated progression.
- Valid driving license (Category B).
- You have a good command of technical English and a passive knowledge of Dutch (you can understand Dutch-speaking participants during meetings and work based on documentation written in Dutch).
Technical Skills
- Strong expertise in managing a Windows 11 desktop fleet and related peripherals.
- Solid knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2019/2022.
- Good overall knowledge of Linux.
- Strong understanding of LAN/WAN configuration.
- Knowledge of relational databases.
Assets (Nice to Have)
- Experience with Aruba switches.
- Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise 9, JBoss, Docker.
- Knowledge of PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server.
- Experience with VMware ESX virtualization.
- Basic software development knowledge.
- Experience creating MSI packages and scripting in PHP.
- Knowledge of Office 365 administration.