Senior DevOps Engineer – Windows & Infrastructure

Pauwels Consulting; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pauwels Consulting seeks a Senior DevOps Engineer to oversee Windows-based infrastructure in a fully on-site Brussels setting. You will manage design, implementation, and hardening of critical systems while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring high availability.

The role emphasizes Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange, security hardening, and monitoring using the ELK stack. Strong scripting, Git/GitLab skills, and ITILv4 familiarity are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of DevOps experience, focusing on Windows environments.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange, DFS, and SCCM.
• Expertise in storage, networking, and cybersecurity protocols.
• Proven experience in auditing and hardening Windows-based systems.
• Strong proficiency in virtualization with VMware and backup/restore technologies.
• Hands-on experience with PowerShell scripting, Git, and GitLab.
• Monitoring and log analysis using the ELK Stack.
• Knowledge of DevOps methodologies and ITILv4 Foundation.
• Excellent communication skills, problem-solving mindset, and strong sense of responsibility.
• Fluent in Dutch or French with basic knowledge of the other language and English.

Responsabilités

• Design and implement infrastructure solutions to meet organizational needs.
• Maintain operational system management for service continuity and performance.
• Coordinate activities to advance infrastructure projects.
• Define and implement documentation and procedures for infrastructure management and maintenance.
• Lead projects, advise on best practices, and mentor junior engineers within the team.
• Diagnose complex system problems and implement high-availability solutions.

Connaissances

DevOps expertise

Windows environments

PowerShell scripting

Git/GitLab usage

VMware virtualization

ITIL v4 Foundation knowledge

Problem-solving mindset

Communication skills

Outils

Microsoft Windows Server

Active Directory

Exchange

DFS

SCCM

VMware

PowerShell

Git

GitLab

ELK Stack

Description du poste

Our client, a public sector organization focused on national security, is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to oversee their Windows-based infrastructure. This role focuses on infrastructure management, system monitoring, and the continuous improvement of security through system hardening.

• Design and implement innovative solutions for the technical infrastructure to meet organizational needs.
• Maintain operational system management to ensure service continuity and optimal performance.
• Coordinate activities to ensure the successful execution and evolution of infrastructure projects.
• Define and implement documentation and procedures for infrastructure management and maintenance.
• Lead projects, advise on best practices, and mentor junior engineers within the team.
• Diagnose complex system problems and implement high-availability solutions.

• 10+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer specializing in Windows environments.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange, DFS, and SCCM.
• Expertise in storage, networking, and cybersecurity protocols.
• Proven experience in auditing and hardening Windows-based systems.
• Strong proficiency in virtualization with VMware and knowledge of backup and restore technologies.
• Hands-on experience with (Power)Shell scripting, Git, and GitLab.
• Competency in monitoring and log analysis using the ELK Stack.
• Knowledge of DevOps methodologies and ITILv4 Foundation.
• You possess strong communication skills, a problem-solving mindset, and a high sense of responsibility.
• You are fluent in Dutch or French with basic knowledge of the other language and English.

Nice to Haves

• Microsoft Windows certifications.
• Experience with container technologies like Docker or Podman.
• Willingness to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

• Start date: Pending the completion of a security clearance process.
• Duration: Project-based.
• Work regime: Full-time.
• Location: Brussels.
• Working model: Onsite (5 days per week).
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers.