NOC Operations Manager (Data Centers)

LCL Data Centers; Aalst; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Company car

Meal vouchers

Hospitalization insurance

Flexible working hours

Résumé du poste

LCL Data Centers in Aalst is looking for a Critical Infrastructure NOC Manager to lead a highly skilled team of NOC professionals. This role involves building standardized NOC operations, enhancing training programs, and ensuring effective incident management within a continuous operations environment.

The ideal candidate has a technical background, experience in leading teams, and strong knowledge of electrical systems and processes. You will enjoy a full-time permanent contract with competitive benefits including flexible hours and a career development path.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical teams in a 24/7 operations environment.
• Solid technical knowledge of electrical systems and HVAC.
• Strong analytical skills for identifying patterns and root causes.

Responsabilités

• Build and develop a standardised NOC operation across sites.
• Conduct training and knowledge management for NOC employees.
• Oversee incident management and ensure compliance with procedures.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Operational process management

Technical knowledge of electrical systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Outils

Monitoring tools

BMS/DCIM systems

Description du poste

LCL has many years of experience and unparalleled expertise in the data center industry. With locations in Diegem, Aalst, Antwerp, Huizingen, and Gembloux, we serve customers across a wide range of sectors. To meet evolving market demands, we have expanded our portfolio in recent years to include connectivity and cloud solutions. Alongside our technical expertise and reputation as a trusted partner, our focus on co‑creation and sustainability remains a key driver of our success. That's where the future lies. As you can see, we listen to our customers and build long‑term relationships with them. To support LCL’s continued growth and further professionalise our Network Operations Center (NOC), we are looking for a Critical Infrastructure NOC Manager who will help build a high‑performing and future‑oriented NOC organization.

What does a Critical Infrastructure NOC Manager do at LCL?

As a Critical Infrastructure NOC Manager, you will contribute to building a standardised and scalable NOC operation across all data centre sites. You will share responsibility for the daily operational management and ongoing development of the NOC. You will develop, implement, and optimise processes, procedures, runbooks, and incident management practices to ensure the NOC team responds quickly, accurately, and consistently to alarms, incidents, and operational challenges.

In addition, you will establish a strong training and knowledge management framework. Through onboarding programmes, training initiatives, and hands‑on simulations, you will strengthen the technical expertise and decision‑making capabilities of NOC employees. You will coach, motivate, and develop a team of 12 NOC professionals working in a continuous 24/7 operational environment. You will ensure strict adherence to incident management procedures by training operators, monitoring compliance with escalation paths, customer communication standards, and reporting requirements, and driving continuous process improvement. You will oversee the quality of monitoring, alarm handling, incident response, and ticket management processes, ensuring that critical alerts receive prompt and appropriate attention. As a key link between the NOC, field technicians, technical experts, IT teams, and external partners, you will foster efficient collaboration and clear communication across all sites.

You will report directly to the Critical Infrastructure Manager. Your primary workplace will be Aalst, with regular coordination and collaboration across LCL’s other locations.

Is this the right opportunity for you?

• You hold at least a bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical field, or have acquired equivalent knowledge through relevant experience.
• You have previous experience leading technical teams and know how to coach, motivate, and develop employees, preferably within a 24/7 or continuous operations environment.
• You have experience with operational processes in a technical or critical infrastructure environment. Experience in a data centre or NOC environment is a strong asset.
• You possess solid technical knowledge of electrical systems and HVAC and are familiar with monitoring tools, BMS and/or DCIM systems.
• You have a process‑oriented mindset, bring structure to complex environments, and develop clear procedures. You document accurately and ensure knowledge remains up to date.
• You have strong analytical skills, quickly identify patterns and root causes, and translate insights into sustainable improvements. Experience with change management and continuous improvement initiatives is a significant advantage.
• You communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, promote standardised ways of working, and actively encourage knowledge sharing and coaching. You are comfortable providing guidance and corrective feedback when needed.
• You have a good command of Dutch, French, and English, both spoken and written.

Why choose a career at LCL?

• Managing data centres is, above all, about people. That is why we place great importance on your well‑being.
• If you have the drive and ambition to excel in the data centre industry, LCL offers every opportunity to grow. Through clear career development paths and continuous investment in talent development, we enable our employees to fully realise their professional potential and derive maximum satisfaction from their work. Progress is what drives us.
• You will join a team of dedicated professionals with unmatched expertise and hands‑on experience. Our customers rely on them—and as a colleague, so will you.
• We offer a full‑time permanent contract.
• Your compensation package includes a competitive salary, company car, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, laptop, smartphone and subscription, bonus scheme, hospitalisation insurance, outpatient medical insurance, pension plan, and disability insurance.
• You will benefit from flexible working hours, hybrid working opportunities, and a homeworking allowance.

At LCL, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels welcome and where different backgrounds, identities, and talents contribute to a stronger organisation. We recruit based on competencies and aim to build a team that reflects the diversity of society.

Do you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process? Please let us know, and we will be happy to explore how we can support you.

Interested in this opportunity or do you have a question for us? Contact us at [e-mail].