Infrastructure Engineer – Linux & Kubernetes

Pauwels Consulting; Brussel; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pauwels Consulting supports a public organization in Brussels to hire an infrastructure professional specialized in Linux and Kubernetes. You will expand and maintain enterprise-grade platforms for proprietary and third‑party applications in a large-scale enterprise environment.

You will set up and maintain containerized systems, manage daily operations, and design large-scale deployments. The role requires 3+ years with Kubernetes and Ansible, a technical degree, and native Dutch, with a hybrid

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Kubernetes in enterprise environments.
• 3+ years of experience using Ansible for configuration management.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical or engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain enterprise-grade systems with a primary focus on containerized environments.
• Manage daily operations including system monitoring, backups, and incident resolution.
• Design and implement large-scale infrastructure changes and new system deployments.
• Expand the on-premise Kubernetes platform to support various business applications.
• Collaborate with specialized teams to manage Linux servers, network equipment, and storage infrastructure.

Skills

Kubernetes

Ansible

Dutch

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)

Bash

Python

Perl

Azure DevOps Server

Elastic

Nagios

Cisco ACI

Palo Alto

F5 BIG-IP

NetApp

HPE

Job description

Our client, a public organization dedicated to the agricultural sector, is looking for an infrastructure professional specialized in Linux and Kubernetes. The role focuses on expanding and maintaining robust platforms for both proprietary and third‑party applications within an enterprise environment.

• Set up and maintain enterprise‑grade systems with a primary focus on containerized environments.
• Manage daily operations including system monitoring, backups, and incident resolution.
• Design and implement large‑scale infrastructure changes and new system deployments.
• Expand the on‑premise Kubernetes platform to support various business applications.
• Collaborate with specialized teams to manage Linux servers, network equipment, and storage infrastructure.

• You have 3+ years of experience with Kubernetes including setup, upgrades, and configuration in enterprise environments.
• You bring 3+ years of experience using Ansible for configuration management.
• You possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical or engineering field.
• You are native in Dutch.

Nice to haves

• Experience with Suse Linux Enterprise Server (SLES).
• Proficiency in scripting with Bash, Python, or Perl.
• Knowledge of CI/CD and automation tools such as Azure DevOps Server.
• Experience with monitoring tools like Elastic or Nagios.
• Familiarity with Cisco ACI, Palo Alto, F5 BIG-IP, or enterprise storage solutions such as NetApp and HPE.

• Start date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 6 months
• Work regime: Full-time
• Location: Schaarbeek
• Working model: Hybrid
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers