Data Center Strategy Expert
Solliciteren
Plaats
Brussel1000
Brussel
België
Contract
Vooltijds, Onbepaalde duurDatum gepubliceerd
2026-02-26Online to:
2026-04-27EUR 15.00 HOUR
Data Center Strategy Expert
- We ARE Recruitment Group
- Brussel
- 11 uren geleden
Datacenter Strategy Expert – Energy Infrastructure (Contract)
Brussels Area (Hybrid) | 6 months (+ extension) | Full-time | Start: ASAP
Client & Context
Our client is a leading European energy infrastructure organization, operating critical transmission networks and playing a central role in the energy transition and decarbonization of the power system.
To support a large-scale digital and infrastructure transformation program, we are sourcing a Datacenter Strategy Expert to define and deliver a future-proof data center and hybrid cloud strategy for mission-critical operations.
You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, architects, and operational teams to design a highly resilient, secure, and scalable IT infrastructure roadmap.
Assignment Overview
The energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation driven by digitalization, real-time operations, AI, and cybersecurity requirements. Data centers and cloud platforms are becoming core operational assets.
In this role, you will lead the development of a comprehensive data center strategy, covering on-premise, co-location, and sovereign cloud models, ensuring high availability, regulatory compliance, and long-term scalability.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Architecture
Define end-to-end data center and hybrid cloud strategy aligned with business objectives.
Develop a phased roadmap for infrastructure modernization.
Translate business and operational needs into technical and architectural requirements.
Scenario & Options Analysis
Evaluate scenarios: co-location, new build, in-house modernization, and partnership models.
Assess edge computing opportunities for distributed operations.
Deliver financial, technical, and risk assessments for each scenario.
Sovereign Cloud & Compliance
Define sovereign cloud strategy for critical workloads.
Assess implications on security, compliance, data sovereignty, and operational resilience.
Provide recommendations aligned with European regulatory requirements.
Resilience & Critical Operations
Design high-availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.
Define resilience standards for mission-critical, real-time environments.
Ensure scalability and robustness of infrastructure platforms.
Key Deliverables
Data center strategy roadmap (vision, scenarios, and implementation plan).
Cost-benefit and financial evaluation.
Risk and mitigation strategy.
Executive-level presentations and decision material.
Required Profile
Experience
10+ years of experience in data center strategy, architecture, and infrastructure transformation.
Proven experience in co-location, greenfield builds, hybrid models, and RFP/tender processes.
Strong background in sovereign cloud strategy and regulatory environments.
Technical Expertise
Deep knowledge of hybrid cloud and data center infrastructure.
Expertise in network architecture, edge computing, and mission-critical IT environments.
Solid understanding of security, compliance, and resilience frameworks.
Soft Skills
Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder management skills.
Executive-level communication and presentation ability.
Fluent in English; French or Dutch is a strong plus.
Contract Details
Contract type: Freelance / Contract
Duration: 6 months (extension possible)
Workload: Full-time
Location: Brussels Area
Onsite presence: 2 days per week
Brussels Area (Hybrid) | 6 months (+ extension) | Full-time | Start: ASAP
Client & Context
Our client is a leading European energy infrastructure organization, operating critical transmission networks and playing a central role in the energy transition and decarbonization of the power system.
To support a large-scale digital and infrastructure transformation program, we are sourcing a Datacenter Strategy Expert to define and deliver a future-proof data center and hybrid cloud strategy for mission-critical operations.
You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, architects, and operational teams to design a highly resilient, secure, and scalable IT infrastructure roadmap.
Assignment Overview
The energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation driven by digitalization, real-time operations, AI, and cybersecurity requirements. Data centers and cloud platforms are becoming core operational assets.
In this role, you will lead the development of a comprehensive data center strategy, covering on-premise, co-location, and sovereign cloud models, ensuring high availability, regulatory compliance, and long-term scalability.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Architecture
Define end-to-end data center and hybrid cloud strategy aligned with business objectives.
Develop a phased roadmap for infrastructure modernization.
Translate business and operational needs into technical and architectural requirements.
Scenario & Options Analysis
Evaluate scenarios: co-location, new build, in-house modernization, and partnership models.
Assess edge computing opportunities for distributed operations.
Deliver financial, technical, and risk assessments for each scenario.
Sovereign Cloud & Compliance
Define sovereign cloud strategy for critical workloads.
Assess implications on security, compliance, data sovereignty, and operational resilience.
Provide recommendations aligned with European regulatory requirements.
Resilience & Critical Operations
Design high-availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.
Define resilience standards for mission-critical, real-time environments.
Ensure scalability and robustness of infrastructure platforms.
Key Deliverables
Data center strategy roadmap (vision, scenarios, and implementation plan).
Cost-benefit and financial evaluation.
Risk and mitigation strategy.
Executive-level presentations and decision material.
Required Profile
Experience
10+ years of experience in data center strategy, architecture, and infrastructure transformation.
Proven experience in co-location, greenfield builds, hybrid models, and RFP/tender processes.
Strong background in sovereign cloud strategy and regulatory environments.
Technical Expertise
Deep knowledge of hybrid cloud and data center infrastructure.
Expertise in network architecture, edge computing, and mission-critical IT environments.
Solid understanding of security, compliance, and resilience frameworks.
Soft Skills
Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder management skills.
Executive-level communication and presentation ability.
Fluent in English; French or Dutch is a strong plus.
Contract Details
Contract type: Freelance / Contract
Duration: 6 months (extension possible)
Workload: Full-time
Location: Brussels Area
Onsite presence: 2 days per week
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