IaaS Infrastructure Lead — Linux, VMware & Automation

EMW, Inc.; Henegouwen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EMW, Inc. is seeking a Chief Technician (Virtual Infrastructure) in Mons, Belgium, to lead and manage IaaS infrastructure. The role spans lifecycle management, on-prem and cloud environments, and requires NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET clearance.

You will supervise operations, perform system administration, and coordinate with SAO/SDMs while ensuring security, SLA adherence, and proper documentation across global data centers.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a currently active NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET security clearance.
• Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 4 years post-related experience. Or a secondary educational qualification with 6 years post-related experience.
• Practical proficiency in both on-premises and cloud technologies (both public and private).
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) operations, including virtualization and storage devices.
• Hands-on experience with virtualization using VMware ESXi, blade/rack servers, and Hyperconverged Infrastructure (vSAN).
• Experience with Linux and Windows OS environments, Active Directory, hardening, and patching.
• Ability to deliver global Linux infrastructure support within IaaS environments (RHEL and Oracle Linux 8–10).
• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of enterprise Linux environments and resolve interoperability issues with storage.

Responsibilities

• Guarantee seamless operation of IaaS services across on-premises, private, and public clouds.
• Troubleshoot issues promptly and drive timely resolution.
• Update CMDB and network topology diagrams after changes or decommissioning.
• Provide strategic advice to SAO and SDMs throughout capability lifecycle.
• Monitor SLA compliance and assist in developing SOPs and SOIs for IaaS services.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management during project phases.
• Be available for on-call and travel to SHAPE/Mons, HQ Brussels, The Hague as required.

Skills

NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET clearance

Linux administration

Windows administration

VMware ESXi

VMware vSAN

Red Hat Satellite

Ansible Automation

Bash scripting

Cloud/IaaS concepts

Networking basics

Education

Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline

Secondary education with 6+ years experience

Tools

VMware ESXi

Red Hat Satellite

Ansible Automation Platform

Bash scripting

Job description

EMW, Inc. is seeking a Chief Technician (Virtual Infrastructure) in Mons, Belgium, to lead and manage IaaS infrastructure. The role spans lifecycle management, on-prem and cloud environments, and requires NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET clearance.

You will supervise operations, perform system administration, and coordinate with SAO/SDMs while ensuring security, SLA adherence, and proper documentation across global data centers.