System Architect

OneSource Consulting; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OneSource Consulting is seeking a System Architect to lead the deployment strategy for COTS applications within an outsourcing program for a client. The role will drive the takeover and ongoing management of about 100 commercial applications, defining activities to operationalize the service and maintaining governance in project mode.

The architect will evaluate proposed COTS implementations, ensure alignment with enterprise standards, provide documentation for operational follow-up, and

Qualifications

• Definition and documentation of deployment architectures.
• Knowledge of modeling notations (UML, network diagrams, ArchiMate).
• Advanced knowledge of Linux and Windows system administration.
• Knowledge of system security best practices.
• Deep understanding of authentication systems (AD, LDAP, OAuth2, OpenID).
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestrators (OpenShift, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of virtualization systems (ESX, VMWare, vCenter).
• Deep knowledge of networking and network security principles.
• Development and documentation of maintenance procedures.
• Experience with automation tools (Ansible).
• General knowledge of hosting application stacks and databases.

Responsibilities

• Define and document deployment architectures.
• Assess implementation options and present pros/cons.
• Coordinate and validate deployment work with team lead.
• Oversee long-term operational takeover of ~100 applications.
• Evaluate COTS implementations and select efficient approaches.
• Ensure deployment follows enterprise standards with complete docs.
• Coordinate technicians and ensure maintenance procedures are applied.
• Continuously improve technical procedures for service quality.

Skills

Deployment architectures

UML & diagrams

Linux admin

Windows admin

Security best practices

Authentication systems

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Virtualization

Networking security

Maintenance procedures

Ansible

Hosting stacks & databases

Tools

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Ansible

VMware

ArchiMate

Job description

• Define the installation processes for COTS (Off-The-Shelf products)
• Define deployment standards to be applied (deployment on standalone VMs, ing, containerization, etc.)
• Create ID Cards for the applications to be deployed
• Conduct technical impact assessments and prepare evaluation reports for COTS
• Coordinate and validate the work of administrators during deployment implementation together with the team leader.

Profile

• Coordinate the work of multiple technicians during deployment tasks
• Understand various implementation alternatives for services and present their advantages and disadvantages
• Identify innovation opportunities while maintaining a sense of priorities
• Be capable of having an overall view of all technical aspects of a project

Job Description

• With the context of an application outsourcing program delegated to Client, we are looking for a system architect profile.
• This mission is part of the operational takeover of ~100 commercial applications, which is divided into two phases:
• The takeover project, aimed at defining and implementing all the activities necessary to operationalize the service
• The maintenance and management of the service defined in project mode
• This is a long-term assignment in which the infrastructure architect plays a central role within the COTS takeover team.
• The main mission will be to evaluate the proposed implementations for the various COTS to be taken over and determine the most efficient .
• They must ensure that the service deployment approach aligns with enterprise standards and, where this is not possible, ensure that complete documentation is provided to enable operational follow-up.
• They will coordinate the work of technical administrators and ensure that the established maintenance procedures are applied.
• They will continuously evaluate technical procedures and propose necessary improvements to enhance service quality.

Required Skills (System and Network-Oriented Architect)

• Definition and documentation of deployment architectures
• Knowledge of modeling notations (UML, Network diagrams, ArchiMate)
• Advanced knowledge of Linux and Windows system administration
• Knowledge of system security best practices
• Deep understanding of authentication systems and user communities (AD, LDAP, OAuth2, OpenID, FAS)
• Knowledge of containerization systems and orchestrators: OpenShift (and potentially Kubernetes)
• Understanding of virtualization systems (ESX, VMWare, Cloudform, vCenter, etc.)
• Deep knowledge of networking and network security principles and mechanisms.
• Development and documentation of technical maintenance procedures
• Experience with automation tools (Ansible)
• Strong general knowledge of hosting application stacks and database systems

Skills

• Mastery of complex IT environments (architecture, integration, data)
• Operational Excellence / Process Improvement