System Engineer Data Centre Infrastructure

Cegeka Deutschland GmbH; Belgique; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cegeka Deutschland GmbH in Belgium seeks a technically driven professional to manage and optimise data centre infrastructure, including electricity, HVAC, fire safety and security.

You will coordinate initiated projects, monitor budgets and risks, oversee maintenance activities and provide hands-on technical support for the existing facility while collaborating with external partners. You work at least two days per week from the datacenter and perform on-call duties. Fluent in Dutch and English.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Industrial Sciences: Electromechanics.
• At least five years of experience, preferably within a data center environment.
• Experience with electricity, HVAC, fire safety, security or project management is essential.
• Interests lie in technical project management and theoretical analysis.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate initiated projects, monitor and evaluate external parties involved in these projects
• Prepare and manage documentation related to the specifications of technical installations
• Oversee and optimise maintenance activities to ensure the correct operation of technical installations
• Coordinate and carry out technical support tasks related to the existing infrastructure
• Manage technical procedures and standard solutions within Global Operations, in line with applicable norms, standards, and procedures
• Monitor the progress, budget, quality, risks, and communication of the projects entrusted to you
• Perform in‑depth analyses of electrical, HVAC and security installations
• Participate in an on‑call duty (approximately 10 weeks per year)

Skills

Project management

Electrical knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Fire safety knowledge

Security knowledge

Communication skills

Team spirit

Flexibility

Analytical thinking

Education

Master of Science in Industrial Sciences: Electromechanics

Job description

Are you eager to help manage and optimise our data centre infrastructure? Do you have experience with electricity, HVAC, fire safety, security and/or project management?

• You coordinate initiated projects, monitor and evaluate external parties involved in these projects
• You prepare and manage documentation related to the specifications of technical installations
• You oversee and optimise maintenance activities to ensure the correct operation of technical installations
• You coordinate and carry out technical support tasks related to the existing infrastructure.
• You manage technical procedures and standard solutions within Global Operations, in line with applicable norms, standards, and procedures
• You monitor the progress, budget, quality, risks, and communication of the projects entrusted to you
• You perform in‑depth analyses of electrical, HVAC and security installations
• You participate in an on‑call duty (approximately 10 weeks per year).

What you need to succeed:

• You hold a Master of Science in Industrial Sciences: Electromechanics
• You have at least five years of experience, preferably within a data center environment
• Experience with electricity, HVAC, fire safety, security and/or project management is essential
• Your interests lie in both technical project management and theoretical analysis
• You are eager to learn, have a passion for technology and closely follow developments within your field of expertise
• You have strong communication skills and you are flexible and pragmatic
• You combine an innovative mindset with a strong team spirit
• You work at least two days per week from our datacenter in Hasselt (Universiteitslaan), combined with remote work
• You are fluent in Dutch and English.

What are we offering:

• You will be joining a true Top Employer
• Year after year, Whitelane Research confirms Cegeka’s position as a reliable and leading IT services partner. In 2026, we achieved first place in Security Services for the fourth consecutive year, and a shared second place in both Cloud & Infrastructure Services and Network & Connectivity
• We ask a lot of (talents) from you. Fortunately, you also get a lot in return! Competence and character are essential to us, in addition to experience and ambitions. Cegeka continuously invests in talent management so that every employee can realize their potential
• We use a framework aimed at fair compensation, ensuring employees are paid based on their role, experience, and performance, regardless of gender or other non-job-related characteristics. An electric car with charge card or a mobility budget, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, an interesting group and hospitalization insurance, a mobile phone subscription, a fixed expense allowance, a powerful laptop and the option to give your salary package your own accent thanks to our Flex Reward Plan
• Flexible working hours and a nice work/life balance
• A top team: in which new fresh ideas and initiatives are always welcome! Team events, happy hours and an increasingly legendary company party are also part of this
• Continuous learning: knowledge sharing meetings, participation in conferences and external training. Knowledge sharing and learning are key!Depending on your own interests and initiatives, Cegeka offers various horizontal and vertical career paths
• We value sustainability by pursuing carbon neutrality with the electrification of our fleet and an environmentally friendly data center. We develop innovative solutions with a positive impact on the environment, people and society, and strive for an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone is valued and heard.

Market-compliant salary with attractive extra benefits.

Flexible working hours supporting your work/life balance.

Career growth with horizontal and vertical development paths.

Hybrid work model blending office and remote work efficiently.

Personal guidance from managers, coaches, and sparring partners.

ESG: lower emissions, foster inclusion and drive sustainability in IT.

Cegeka proudly holds the Top Employer certificate.

Team events, happy hours, sports events, and epic company festival.