afarax - IT Infrastructure Solution Architect

afarax is looking for freelance consultants with specific experience in Infrastructure Solution Architecture. We need your lights !

We are a team of consultants based in Belgium with a solid network of companies active in various sectors and facing the challenges of digital transformation. Our concept is very simple: once you're in the ecosystem, you can access our projects and we'll make your life easier.

The mission
Our client is looking for a IT Infrastructure Solution Architect to join their team.

Tasks

• Will do the technical intake of new requests (or projects) and will propose an architecture/solution in collaboration with the IT domain experts.
• Will propose the best suitable hosting solution (on-prem/cloud (Azure) for applications taking into account security, availability, possibilities of data transfer and cost.
• Will be part of the project team for new projects (project work will be done by the project leads).
• Will act as single point of contact between Server Team, the different IT departments and our business partners for new requests/projects.
• Will do the follow up of environments with special regulations and requirements.
• Will assist on technical decisions for the IT operations department.
• Will compare the business requirements with the IT standards and propose adaptations on either side where required.
• Will evaluate, follow-up and advise on new IT technologies.

Is this you ?

• Proven experience as infrastructure (solution) architect (at least 5-7 years)
• Computer science degree, training as a specialist for system integration or a comparable education.
• Should be familiar with following IT infrastructure services: Active Directory, databases (Oracle, MS SQL, MongoDB), Storage, Virtualization (ESX) , Windows Server , Linux RedHat, MS Azure (cloud), data exchange platforms (RabbitMQ, Redis cache), RDP solutions (Citrix), containerized solutions , networking concepts,
• Must be able to communicate in English to people/stakeholders with different technical knowledge/background and ideally communicate fluent (oral) in Dutch or French. Speaking and understanding German is a plus.
• Broad general IT experience and competences
• Must have good analytical skills.
• Must have a security focused mind and a highly developed practical common sense.
• Must have good presentation skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Customer minded - team player.
• Able and willing to learn new products-environments quickly.
• Must be accountable and is Not a 9 to 5 worker.
• Must have a car + driver license and a mobile phone.

How we support you ?

• We'll help and support on the project.
• You'll benefit from our network and challenges.
• We offer a possibility to build a valuable and easy partnership.
• You'll have the possibility to be heard and share your knowledge.
• You'll access missions that fit your current expertise or you can challenge yourself to learn new things.

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