D-Network is looking for a Lead Infrastructure Engineer for a big industrial actor based in Puurs/Antwerpen. Permanent recruitment, CDI contract, internal function - no freelancer for this role.
Dutch speaker + fluent in english (french is a plus).
Your responsibilities
You act as the primary contact for infrastructure incidents and projects in Puurs, and when needed, other Belgian sites
You install, configure, and maintain servers, networks, Storage, Firewalls, Wi-Fi, backups, and IT facility components (UPS, racks, cabling, cooling)
You monitor infrastructure performance daily, conduct risk assessments, and define mitigation strategies to ensure stability
You design infrastructure solutions aligned with enterprise standards and liaise with Automation teams on OT-related infrastructure
You work with the Hub-based Senior System Administrator to maintain high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity
You lead infrastructure projects (network upgrades, DataCenter modernization, hybrid cloud) and coordinate vendor activities with minimal downtime
You maintain accurate technical documentation, disaster recovery plans, and support compliance efforts, including NIS2 requirements
You contribute to long-term IT strategy, define multi-year roadmaps and budgets, and support DataCenter modernization and consolidation
You collaborate with Cyber Security, SecOps, and business managers to align on security, compliance, and trusted IT support
Profile
You have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, IT Infrastructure, or equivalent by experience
You have >10 years of professional experience in IT infrastructure management
An experience in industrial/OT-heavy environments (chemicals, pharma, manufacturing) is a strong plus
You have senior-level expertise in Cisco networking, VMware, enterprise Storage, backup, and Virtualization
You manage disaster recovery, high availability, OT infrastructure, and IT facilities (UPS, racks, cabling, DataCenter operations)
You are capable of leading and executing infra projects independently,
You have a strong troubleshooting and preventive mindset
You are skilled at working across technical, business, and vendor interfaces
You are able to operate both as a hands-on engineer and trusted advisor for Belgian/European infra strategy
Certifications such as Cisco, VMware, Microsoft Azure, or equivalent infrastructure certification are an asset
Fluency in Dutch and English is required; knowledge of French is a strong advantage