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IT Infrastructure Engineer

Brussels, Belgium
Category
Operations
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
Mid-Level

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced IT System Administrator to manage and maintain our company's IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our systems, networks, and servers. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. The successful candidate will join the System Administration (SysAdmin) Team (comprised of 3 persons) and will mainly report to the SysAdmin Team Lead. Location: Sint-Stevens-Woluwe (Brussels Area) Start date: At the earliest Tasks and Responsibilities Install, configure, and maintain servers, operating systems, software applications and networks Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise Implement security measures to protect company data and systems from cyber threats Perform regular backups and disaster recovery procedures Manage authentication and access control systems Act as Level 2 technical support for the IT Helpdesk Collaborate with other teams and departments to implement new technologies and improve existing systems Document processes, procedures, and system configurations.

Position

We are looking for an experienced IT System Administrator to manage and maintain our company's IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our systems, networks, and servers. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

The successful candidate will join the System Administration (SysAdmin) Team (comprised of 3 persons) and will mainly report to the SysAdmin Team Lead.

  • Location: Sint-Stevens-Woluwe (Brussels Area)

  • Start date: At the earliest

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and maintain servers, operating systems, software applications and networks

  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise

  • Implement security measures to protect company data and systems from cyber threats

  • Perform regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

  • Manage authentication and access control systems

  • Act as Level 2 technical support for the IT Helpdesk

  • Collaborate with other teams and departments to implement new technologies and improve existing systems

  • Document processes, procedures, and system configurations.

Skills and Experience
  • A degree in Computer Science (or relevant experience)

  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience

  • Excellent knowledge and experience as a User and Administrator of Linux and Windows desktop and server OSes

  • Knowledge of:

  • Virtualisation, Containerization

  • Web hosting

  • Email

  • DNS

  • Storage technologies

  • Networking – IP, routing, switching, firewalls, wireless networking

  • Hands-on experience in IT security systems such as:

  • Network security (e.g. Trafic and log monitoring, Firewalls, Intrusion detection & prevention system)

  • VPN

  • Active Directory, PKI, MFA

  • In addition:

  • Excellent scripting skills (bash, python)

  • Strength to cope with schedules and deadlines

  • Good written and spoken English.

Our Offer
  • Working within an exceptional sector with Staff located in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands

  • A professional and modern working environment with motivated Administrative Staff, Engineers, Astronaut Training Instructors and Scientists coming from all different horizons and countries with a common passion for space and their own expertise

  • A full-time position with an indefinite contract of employment

  • A competitive remuneration package and good working conditions

  • Working from home in part can be a possibility

  • An individualised training and development programmes.

  • \n \n Apply now !\n \n

Posted April 23, 2026