Datacom IP Networks Service, Requirements en Project Manager

Elia Group; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package with year-end bonus

Group insurance

Vacation days: 20 + 5 + 6 local + 4 ex

Social fund benefits

Company phone + laptop + internet

Gas/electricity bill discount

Company car or mobility budget

Elia share purchase discount

Job summary

Elia Group in Brussels is seeking a Datacom IPNetworks Service, Requirements and Project Manager to lead IP-based networks across the organization. You will manage service offerings, coordinate cross-functional maintenance, and drive supplier agreements to optimize costs and performance.

The role requires strong project management, deep IP networking knowledge, and fluency in Dutch, French & English. You will collaborate with IT, Infra Engineering and Asset Management to deliver scalable, secure

Qualifications

• You have a bachelor's or master's degree in electronics, ICT or telecommunications or equivalent experience.
• You have a comprehensive knowledge of modern IP-based LAN and WAN networks: Level3 IPnetworks, Multi-VRF, VRFLite and IP/MPLS.
• You know switching: campus design multi-VLAN and VXLAN.
• You have cybersecurity know-how: firewall, DMZ, authentication and IPS.
• You know IPsecVPN, DMVPN and FlexVPN.
• You know wireless: central switching with lightweight access points.
• You have load balancing expertise.

Responsibilities

• Managing the service and product catalogue and communicating with the various stakeholders.
• Defining, managing and monitoring the KPI measurement system.
• Serving as the interface for communication with other teams regarding planned maintenance and unplanned outages.
• Managing maintenance contracts with multiple external suppliers: monitoring of the service provided, management of the asset database, monitoring and optimisation of financial costs.
• Helping to draw up, monitor and communicate cross-functional processes and procedures to ensure the professional management of IPnetworks.
• Keeping abreast of the latest technological trends in order to introduce relevant technologies that are new to Elia.
• Working closely with other Elia departments to collect and document internal requirements.
• Conducting market surveys and organising the exchange of information with suppliers.
• Helping to draft technical specifications and evaluating responses.
• Managing suppliers with a view to implementing the architecture that best meets Elia's needs.
• Conducting high-level analyses of the needs of new cross-functional projects.
• Drawing up, aligning and monitoring schedules with other departments.
• Following up and communicating with stakeholders regarding progress, issues and risks.

Skills

IPnetworks expertise

IP/MPLS

VRF Lite

VXLAN

Cybersecurity

IPsec / VPN

LAN/WAN design

Load balancing

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Independent working

Team player

Fluent Dutch/French/English

5+ years IP networks

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in electronics, ICT or telecommunications

Job description

Excited to work for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape?

The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in this? As part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, Elia Belgium ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country.

Side-by-side with your talented colleagues, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.

Only together can we make the biggest impact possible! We believe in the power of diversity: we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.

Function

At Elia, the Datacom IPNetworks team is the centre of competence for the IP-based networks used for, among other things:

• communication with and within administrative sites;
• data flows between and within data centres (on-premises and cloud) and their secure areas;
• data flows between high-voltage substations and data centres for remote surveillance, meter readings, disturbance recorders, telephony, remote maintenance, physical security and intranet access;
• protection devices for high-voltage lines;
• connections with other energy partners;
• internet connections.

Reporting to the IPNetworks Manager, the Datacom IPNetworks Service, Requirements and Project Manager has the following objectives and tasks:

Service management

• Managing the service and product catalogue and communicating with the various stakeholders.
• Defining, managing and monitoring the KPI measurement system.
• Serving as the interface for communication with other teams regarding planned maintenance and unplanned outages.
• Managing maintenance contracts with multiple external suppliers: monitoring of the service provided, management of the asset database, monitoring and optimisation of financial costs.
• Helping to draw up, monitor and communicate cross‑functional processes and procedures to ensure the professional management of IPnetworks.

Requirement management

• Keeping abreast of the latest technological trends in order to introduce relevant technologies that are new to Elia.
• Working closely with other Elia departments (e.g. IT, Asset Management, Infra Engineering) to collect and document internal requirements.
• Conducting market surveys and organising the exchange of information with suppliers.
• Helping to draft technical specifications and evaluating responses.
• Managing suppliers with a view to implementing the architecture that best meets Elia's needs.

Project management

• Conducting high‑level analyses of the needs of new cross‑functional projects.
• Drawing up, aligning and monitoring schedules with other departments (e.g. IT, Asset Management, Infra Engineering).
• Following up, and communicating with various stakeholders, regarding the progress of the work, issues and risks.

Your Profile

• You have a bachelor's or master's degree in electronics, ICT or telecommunications or equivalent experience.
• You have a comprehensive knowledge of modern IP‑based LAN and WAN networks:
  • Level3 (L3) IPnetworks, Multi‑VRF, VRFLite and IP/MPLS;
  • switching: campus design multi‑VLAN and VXLAN;
  • cybersecurity: firewall, DMZ, authentication and IPS;
  • IPsecVPN, DMVPN and FlexVPN;
  • wireless: central switching with lightweight access points;
  • load balancing.
• You have at least five years' experience in defining, managing and rolling out IPnetworks.
• You can assimilate new technical information quickly.
• You have strong analytical skills.
• You have strong project management skills and a clear reporting style.
• You have excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate between departments.
• You are willing to continuously hone and broaden your technical knowledge of WAN and LAN networks.
• You can work independently and methodically.
• You are customer‑oriented and cope well with stress.
• You are a team player and are willing to share your knowledge.
• You are fluent in Dutch, French and English (speaking, reading and writing).

Offer

• Salary: a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year‑end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€10 per working day), eco‑vouchers, sport & culture vouchers, bonuses based on individual and group results.
• Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, ambulant care insurance for the whole family and also personal accident insurance.
• Vacation: You will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 5 additional vacation days, 6 local days, 4 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long‑service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment).
• Social fund: Year‑end vouchers, birth and marriage allowance. We will also cover part of the cost of glasses, a dental prosthesis or similar needs.
• Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement.
• Discounts: you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill.
• Mobility: we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget.
• Elia shares: Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price.

Location

Avenue de Vilvorde 126, 1000 Brussels

Homeworking policy

Homeworking policy

There’s something electric in the air with this job offer!

In exchange for your work and dedication, you enjoy the following benefits:

• A job full of variety with a top employer: Elia encourages innovation and collaboration.Within our company you will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground‑breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one‑of‑a‑kind opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills.
• Focus on personal growth and well‑being at work: Discover a wide range of professional training and coaching opportunities that are guaranteed to give your personal growth a solid boost. At the same time, as a top employer, we put maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well‑being is central.
• Development opportunities for a challenging career: At Elia, we encourage you to seek out and seize new professional opportunities. You will enjoy complete freedom to shape your career on your own terms.
• A diverse team of passionate colleagues: Elia puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.

These are just a few of the benefits that distinguish Elia as a Top Employer. We are convinced that your contribution to our team will be invaluable and look forward to welcoming you soon!