IaaS Infrastructure Lead - NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET

EMW; Henegouwen; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EMW seeks a Chief Technician (Virtual Infrastructure) to lead operations and upgrade projects for IaaS across on-premises, private, and public clouds. You will manage lifecycle activities, ensure SLA targets, and advise senior stakeholders while maintaining security posture.

The role requires active NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET clearance, hands-on experience with VMware ESXi, Linux/Windows AD, and automation with Ansible. Expect on-site work in Mons, travel, and after-hours support as needed.

Qualifications

• Active NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET clearance is required.
• 4 years post-related experience with higher vocational training or 6 years with secondary education.
• Practical proficiency in on-premises and cloud IaaS environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate NISC IaaS services across on-premises and cloud hosts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues promptly to minimize service impact.
• Follow change management, update CMDB and network diagrams.
• Collaborate with SAO/SDMs to ensure cohesive capability lifecycle.
• Develop and refine SOPs/SOIs for IaaS services.
• Prepare reports and brief senior management during project phases.
• Be available for on-call during off hours and travel as needed.

Skills

NATO clearance (COSMIC TOP SECRET)

VMware ESXi

Linux administration

Windows administration

Active Directory

Ansible automation

Red Hat Satellite

Bash scripting

VM/storage management

Network security

Education

Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline (4 years post-related)

Secondary educational qualification with 6 years post-related experience

Tools

VMware vSAN

Hyperconverged Infrastructure

CMDB

Job description

EMW seeks a Chief Technician (Virtual Infrastructure) to lead operations and upgrade projects for IaaS across on-premises, private, and public clouds. You will manage lifecycle activities, ensure SLA targets, and advise senior stakeholders while maintaining security posture.

The role requires active NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET clearance, hands-on experience with VMware ESXi, Linux/Windows AD, and automation with Ansible. Expect on-site work in Mons, travel, and after-hours support as needed.