Senior IT Infrastructure Analyst – Server & Identity Operations

Pauwels Consulting; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pauwels Consulting is seeking a senior IT infrastructure expert to bridge business requirements with scalable technical solutions in a predominantly conceptual role. You will analyze requirements, shape solutions, and prepare decision-ready materials for boards and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes non-hands-on analysis across Windows, Linux, IAM, and database domains, with a focus on security and governance. Hybrid work from Brussels is offered to fit client needs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT infrastructure experience in large enterprise environments.

Responsabilités

• Translate complex business requests into structured, assessable infrastructure requirements across multiple domains.
• Conduct deep-dive requirement analysis for projects involving various server-related infrastructure teams.
• Collaborate with Windows, Linux, IAM, and Database teams to identify viable solution directions.
• Document constraints, dependencies, risks, and operational impacts for proposed infrastructure changes.
• Prepare comprehensive request files and decision material for executive boards and stakeholders.
• Assess alignment with existing IT standards and identify where standards require maturation.

Connaissances

IT infrastructure

Windows Server

Linux Red Hat

Virtualization

Identity and Access Management

Active Directory

ADFS

Databases

Storage

Containerization

Requirement gathering

Stakeholder communication

Security mindset

English (Fluent)

Dutch or French native

Description du poste

Our client, a key organization in the European energy landscape, is looking for a senior expert to bridge the gap between business needs and technical infrastructure solutions. This role focuses on the early analysis and maturation of complex server-related infrastructure requests to ensure sustainable and reliable system growth. The position operates at a conceptual level, focusing on requirement analysis and solution shaping rather than hands-on implementation.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex business requests into structured, assessable infrastructure requirements across multiple domains.
• Conduct deep-dive requirement analysis and fact-finding for projects involving various server-related infrastructure teams.
• Collaborate with technical subject matter experts in Windows, Linux, IAM, and Database teams to identify viable solution directions.
• Document technical constraints, dependencies, risks, and operational impacts for proposed infrastructure changes.
• Prepare comprehensive request files and decision material for review by executive boards and stakeholders.
• Assess request alignment with existing organizational IT standards and identify areas where standards require maturation.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure within complex enterprise environments of 500+ employees.
• Broad technical knowledge of server environments including Windows Server, Linux Red Hat, and virtualization technologies.
• Proven expertise in identity and access management components such as Active Directory, ADFS, and modern authentication methods.
• Understanding of databases, storage, application management, and containerized solutions.
• Strong experience in requirement gathering, fact-finding, and preparing technical decision material at a conceptual level.
• Demonstrated ability to identify solution trade-offs and explain them to stakeholders with varying technical backgrounds.
• Possess strong analytical skills, organizational discipline, and a security-focused mindset.
• You are fluent in English with native-level proficiency in either Dutch or French and active knowledge of the other.

Nice to Haves

• Active knowledge of German.
• Previous experience contributing to infrastructure and server architecture activities.

Offer

• Start date: ASAP.
• Work regime: Full-time.
• Location: Brussels.
• Working model: Hybrid (2 days onsite per week).
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers.