System Architect, COTS Deployment & Infra Strategy

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

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