IT System Engineer & DevOps

Expanding steadily since its launch in 2003, the ACENSI group is an IT consultancy firm, well known for their technical and functional know-how, who specialize in Telecommunications, Media and Financial Markets, as well as in the Energy industry. ACENSI guides businesses in evolutionary IT projects from the initial strategies through to their realization (Management and Project management, Development, Design and Implementation, Infrastructure). From its original focus on technical engineering and Business Analysis, ACENSI has developed new areas of expertise in Human Resource Management Systems, Business Intelligence, e-learning and Client Relationship Management. Dynamism, enthusiasm and social development are all valued at ACENSI, allowing our clients to benefit from consultants with a true blend of talents.

ACENSI BELGIUM is looking for his client an IT System Engineer & DevOps (F/M/X)

Context

The client is currently modernizing its IT infrastructure and strengthening collaboration between Infrastructure and Development teams. A key transformation initiative involves the finalization of a VMware to Hyper-V migration. At the same time, the Infrastructure team is being reinforced to support approximately 600 users operating within a modern and secure Windows environment. The role sits at the intersection of Infrastructure, Development, and End-User Support, acting as a technical bridge between teams while ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of the infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Windows Infrastructure Administration

• Administer and optimize Hyper-V environments in production.

• Manage and maintain Windows Server environments following best practices.

• Operate and maintain critical network services such as DNS, DHCP, and NPS.

• Administer and secure Fortigate firewalls.

• Implement strong security policies including access management, segmentation, and system hardening.

• Monitor infrastructure and proactively detect incidents before they become critical.

Developer & Cloud Environment Support

• Act as the technical interface between the Infrastructure team and developers.

• Support development teams working with Hyper-V and OpenShift environments.

• Facilitate technical discussions and quickly resolve application issues linked to infrastructure.

• Improve mutual understanding of Infrastructure and Development requirements.

• Contribute to the improvement of deployment and support processes.

End-User Support

• Provide reliable Level 3 support for approximately 600 users.

• Manage Windows updates, network configurations, and user security issues.

• Document solutions clearly and contribute to user knowledge sharing and training.

• Contribute to security policies and NIS2 compliance initiatives.

Cross-Functional Infrastructure Management

• Design and maintain robust and tested backup strategies using Veeam or equivalent tools.

• Maintain accurate technical documentation and operational procedures.

• Collaborate closely with Infrastructure, Development, and Security teams.

• Communicate clearly on technical risks and mitigation strategies.

• Support teams during major incidents and infrastructure crises.

Profile Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a System Engineer or similar role.

• Proven experience managing and supporting Windows Server environments in critical infrastructures.

• Hands-on experience with incident management and user support.

• Ability to operate effectively in a technologically evolving environment.

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in Windows infrastructure administration.

• Good knowledge of Hyper- V virtualization environments.

• Solid understanding of networking and security concepts.

• Scripting skills in PowerShell and Bash.

• Understanding of containerized and cloud environments such as OpenShift / Kubernetes.

• Knowledge of backup and restore solutions (Veeam or equivalent).

• Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIS2 is considered an advantage.

• Basic knowledge of Java is a plus for facilitating discussions with development teams.

Soft Skills

• Strong rigor and reliability in operating critical systems.

• High level of reactivity and pragmatism in incident situations.

• Ability to work autonomously with strong accountability.

• Excellent communication and pedagogical skills, especially for end-user support.

• Strong focus on documentation and traceability.

• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to technical excellence.

• Ability to facilitate collaboration between Infrastructure and Development teams.

Skills Overview

• Windows Server (Expert)

• System Engineering (Expert)

• Hyper-V (Confirmed)

• DevOps tools (Jenkins, Git, GitHub, Artifactory) – Junior

• DNS / HTTP / HTTPS / VPN – Junior

• Network Security (VPN, RAS, ACL, Firewall, NAC, NAT, DMZ) – Junior

• OpenShift / Kubernetes environments – Junior

• PowerShell scripting – Junior

• Security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls) – Junior

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

• Certifications related to Windows Server or Cloud technologies are considered an advantage.

Languages

• French or Dutch: Native proficiency.

• The other national language: Good knowledge.

• English: Active technical knowledge.