Cloud Solutions Architect (Brussels)

Bridge351; Evere; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

Bridge351 is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to design and implement cloud solutions for EU institutions in Brussels. The role requires hybrid work (on-site Brussels + remote) and hands-on expertise across AWS, Azure, and OVH, with strong security and compliance focus.

You will drive FinOps, governance, and incident readiness while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have cloud certifications, experience in landing zones, and proficiency in scripting (Python,

Qualifications

• At least one cloud certification from AWS, Microsoft, or equivalent.
• Experience designing multi-cloud landing zones and governance.
• Strong English communication and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsabilités

• Design and implement cloud solutions with KPIs for availability, reliability, and performance.
• Manage cloud infrastructure and optimize costs with FinOps practices.
• Ensure security, compliance, and data protection with zero-trust and GDPR alignment.
• Automate cloud processes using scripting and IaC tools.
• Collaborate with development teams to support cloud-based applications.

Connaissances

Cloud architecture

AWS/Azure/OVH

Docker & Kubernetes

Terraform/Azure Bicep

Security & GDPR

Scripting: Python

DevSecOps

Networking basics

Observability

Cost optimization

Outils

Terraform

CloudFormation

Kubernetes

GitLab

Description du poste

Do you live in Portugal and would like to work for European institutions in Brussels? Then this opportinuty is for you!

We are hiring a Cloud Solutions Architect for the EU Institution in Brussels, Belgium:

Nature of the tasks

• Design and implement cloud solutions that meet business objectives, with defined operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for availability, reliability, and performance, and clear ownership boundaries.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure and operations against defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for cost, performance, and availability, adhering to operational excellence best practices.
• Conduct cost analysis and monitor cloud expenses using Financial Operations (FinOps) practices, including budgeting, forecasting, rightsizing, and implementing showback/chargeback models.
• Ensure security, compliance, and data protection through the implementation of the shared responsibility model, zero-trust principles, encryption, and adherence to relevant compliance frameworks (e.g., General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)).
• Automate cloud processes and workflows using scripting and tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues to maintain service levels and meet defined operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for availability and reliability.
• Collaborate with development teams to support cloud-based applications.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud services and technologies to enhance capabilities, improve efficiency, and reduce costs while aligning with architectural standards.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud systems, architectures, and operational processes to ensure knowledge sharing and operational continuity.
• Manage the end-to-end cloud architecture, development, and migration lifecycle, including strategy definition, landing zone design, networking, data migration planning, and execution via detailed runbooks.
• Provide cloud expertise and support to stakeholders and teams.
• Establish cloud landing zones with governance guardrails (e.g., policies, tagging, Role- Based Access Control (RBAC)) and a well-defined environment hierarchy to ensure security and compliance.
• Implement comprehensive observability (monitoring, logging, tracing), incident response processes, and disaster recovery/business continuity plans (DR/BCP) with defined Recovery Time and Point Objectives (RTO/RPO).

Specific expertise and technologies

• Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or OVH.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) to design and manage hybrid and cloud-hosted infrastructures.
• Knowledge of containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Azure Bicep) to automate provisioning and enforce guardrails.
• Understanding of networking concepts and services in a cloud environment
• Knowledge of cloud security standards and compliance frameworks (e.g., CIS Benchmarks, ISO 27001, GDPR) to ensure secure cloud operations.
• Experience with cloud monitoring and optimization tools.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, AWS CodeCommit, Azure DevOps) to integrate cloud with delivery processes.
• Familiarity with database services in the cloud, such as RDS or Cloud SQL.
• Knowledge of advanced cloud services (e.g., AI/ML, BI/DWH, DevSecOps, serverless computing) and SaaS offerings (e.g. Power Platform, ServiceNow) for enterprise adoption.

Certification and/or Standards ( Mandatory)

• At least one certification from: AWS, Microsoft, or other cloud provider, in a domain directly related to the request.
• Cloud certification from a provider (e.g., Google, CompTIA Cloud+, Cloud Certified Professional) in a domain directly related to the request.

Languages

English level C1

Location

Brussels, Belgium

Work mode

Hybrid (on-site at Brussels offices + remote)

What can you expect from us?

Mind-blowing workplace culture. You will be integrated in a professional, dynamic and collaborative team.

100% Remote opportunities

We want you to have the flexibility to work where you feel most comfortable and productive.

International Career

• You can expect professional growth and to be connect with the world.
• We are represented in Portugal, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Denmark.
• And with projects in many other countries: Netherlands, Luxembourg, Singapore and in the United States of America (and a lot more is coming…)

Extra Benefits & Perks

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As a plus, we provide Health and Life Insurance.