Are you looking for a new opportunity to contribute to a safer digital future? To help us enhance cyber resilience and strengthen digital trust through cutting-edge services and advanced technologies? A job adapted to your career ambitions and in which you could have an impact for the years to come?

We are looking for an experienced Data Centre Administrator to join our IT team based in Libin, Belgium. In this role, you will oversee data centre operations, ensuring the seamless performance of business-critical systems. Therefore, you will need a deep understanding of all aspects of the data centre environment, including infrastructure design, operations, and lifecycle management for both physical and virtual data centre assets. Your responsibilities will span multiple IT disciplines, requiring knowledge of hardware, software, and the business’ requirements for computing resources.

Tasks and Activities

The scope of work will include:

Analysing and determining the appropriate layout for all equipment in the data centre. On-going retirement and addition of new hardware and an understanding of the electrical, load balancing and cooling needs of the equipment.
Keeping documentation up-to-date and responsible for capacity planning to ensure the facility meets current and expected power and cooling requirements.
Tracking all data centre assets and experience with data centre infrastructure management (DCIM) and other software tools to assist with that effort.
Assisting various departments in installations and removal of data centre hardware as per requirement.
Creating policies and procedures to ensure Data centre compliance to various standards. ISO9001, ISO27001, NIS2, GDPR, etc.
Responsible for administering building network systems, software and hardware. (core/distribution/access networks, Wi-Fi, security infrastructure and environmental monitoring)
Managing security patching, updates and upgrades to various data centre operations equipment.
Overseeing and providing ongoing internal support to various infrastructure teams related to operations housed in the data centre. Hands and eyes support, troubleshooting, crash cart, etc.
Responsible for third-party software and hardware vendor relationships.
Managing systems maintenance, business support coverage and troubleshooting.
Maintaining, developing and supporting data centre continuity strategies, including device spares, refresh strategy, high availability design and disaster recovery solutions.
Supporting local user base by providing end-user desktop support, troubleshooting desktop, printer, and performance related issues, including MS Windows, MS Office, and desktop driver support.

Skills and Experience

The following skills and experience are mandatory:

University Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or in related discipline; alternatively, equivalent professional experience.
At least 5 years proven experience in system administration, including hardware and infrastructure management.
Experience in leading technical projects from beginning to completion.
Well-rounded technical skillset.
Good understanding of data privacy in general.
Expertise in data centre infrastructure, networking, systems (Windows/Linux/VMware), security, power systems, hardware deployment, and troubleshooting/ticketing.
Demonstrated leadership, project management and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate complex technical topics to non-technical people effectively.
Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Why should you apply?

You will have the opportunity to work within a major institution.
We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; personalized training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.