Job Description

Joining KEYES means giving purpose to your talent.

Are you looking for an environment where technology is not an end in itself, but a lever to build a sustainable future? At KEYES, we are not just looking for technical expertise; we are looking for people who share our values.

Do you want to continue your career and grow within one of Belgium’s leading IT companies?

Join KEYES as a Cloud & Infrastructure Architect !

KEYES supports private and public organizations in Belgium and across Europe in their digital transformation by combining business expertise, technological mastery, and a long-term vision.

We support large enterprises, the public sector, healthcare organizations, and SMEs in all their digital challenges: Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions, Cybersecurity Solutions, Business Software Solutions, Mainframe Solutions, Data & AI Solutions, Advisory Solutions, and Staffing Solutions.

More information: www.keyes.eu

THE BACKGROUND

As a Cloud and Infrastructure Architect, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our cloud infrastructure. Your primary focus will be on architectural challenges, with in parallel dedicated hands-on technical work.

YOUR MISSION

As part of this role, you will focus on:

Architecture & Standardization

• Define, document, and evolve reference architectures (on-premises, hybrid, cloud).
• Standardize technical solutions: virtualization, systems, networking, storage and databases.
• Integrate cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Identify deviations from technical standards, lead remediation or mitigation efforts.

Cloud & Containerization

• Design and validate hybrid or full cloud architectures (IaaS, PaaS).
• Integrate or evolve Kubernetes/Docker environments (on-premises, managed).
• Oversee security, performance, scalability, and cost aspects in cloud environments.

Client-Facing & Governance

• Serve as the technical point of contact for client teams, particularly during migrations and integrations.
• Participate in proposal reviews, client presentations, and technical committees.
• Provide input on responses to requests for proposals and framing documents.

Technical Leadership

• Act as technical lead on infrastructure, cloud, or outsourcing projects.
• Supervise engineers involved, coordinate technical tasks, and ensure overall consistency.
• Contribute to the definition of technological roadmaps and anticipate future developments.

Compliance & Security

• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIS2, GDPR, etc. requirements.
• Apply best practices for cloud and container security (CIS Benchmarks, Zero Trust...).
• Participate in audits, remediation plans, and normative documentation.

Requirements

YOUR PROFILE

We're looking for someone with:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an infrastructure architect.
• Strong background in technical infrastructure, with a plus if you have experience as a network architect.
• Expertise in Private Cloud solutions.
• Technical skills in security, storage, and other infrastructure areas.

Overview on the technical environment:

·        Virtualization: VMware vSphere, KVM, Hyper-V

·        Containerization: Openshift, Kubernetes, EKS, AKS (on-premises or cloud-managed)

·        Public Cloud: AWS, Azure, GCP (IaaS, PaaS, networking, security)

·        Operating Systems: Linux (RHEL, Rocky), Windows Server

·        Networking & Security: VLAN, VPN, firewall, DNS, TLS, Zero Trust

·        Storage: NAS, SAN, backup, snapshots, S3

·        Databases: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL (integration, high availability)

·        Tools: Terraform, Ansible, Git, CI/CD

·        Standards: ISO 27001, NIS2, ITIL, DevSecOps 

• Excellent customer-facing skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business language.
• Planning and organizational skills: able to work with strict deadlines, manage stress, and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong analytical skills: capable of analysing complex problems, identifying key issues, and developing creative solutions.
• Security-focused mindset: a deep understanding of security principles and a practical approach to ensuring the integrity of our infrastructure.
• Ability to work independently: self-motivated and able to take ownership of projects and tasks with minimal supervision.
• Customer-minded and team player: a strong focus on delivering exceptional customer service, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve common goals.

Do you recognise yourself in this description?

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