IT Infrastructure Lead

What you’ll do

In this role, you will:

• Be the main point of contact for infrastructure incidents and projects in Puurs.
• Manage installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers, networks, storage, firewalls, Wi-Fi, backups, and IT facilities (UPS, racks, cabling, cooling).
• Oversee daily performance monitoring and risk analysis to ensure uptime and stability.
• Design infrastructure solutions aligned with enterprise standards and collaborate closely with Automation/OT teams.
• Work with the Senior System Administrator at our HUB to ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Lead infrastructure projects — from network upgrades to data center modernization and hybrid cloud rollouts.
• Keep documentation, DR plans, and compliance (NIS2) up to date.
• Contribute to multi-year roadmaps, budgeting, and modernization initiatives.
• Partner with Cyber Security and business leaders to maintain robust security and compliance.

What you bring

We’re looking for someone who combines technical depth with strategic thinking:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT Infrastructure, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years in IT infrastructure management.
• Experience in industrial, pharma, or manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Strong skills in Cisco networking, VMware, enterprise storage, virtualization, and backup systems.
• Solid understanding of disaster recovery, high availability, OT infrastructure, and IT facilities.
• Proven experience leading infrastructure projects end-to-end.
• Certifications in Cisco, VMware, or Microsoft Azure are an asset.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (French is a plus).

Why join us

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on mission-critical IT operations within a company that values technical excellence, reliability, and innovation.

We offer:

• A competitive salary package based on your expertise.
• Opportunities to grow and innovate with the latest infrastructure solutions.
• Involvement in high-impact, strategic projects in Belgium and across Europe.