Job Description

Senior DevOps Cloud Architect (AWS)

Location

Brussels, Belgium (Hybrid)

We are looking for a Senior DevOps Cloud Architect to support the design, implementation, security, and governance of a large-scale hybrid cloud environment. You will work closely with internal infrastructure and service delivery teams to establish a secure AWS foundation, implement cloud best practices, and drive cloud adoption through automation and knowledge sharing.

Key Responsibilities

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  Design and implement a robust, scalable, and secure AWS landing zone.
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  Define and manage AWS organizational structures using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform and CloudFormation/CDK.
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  Implement and enforce AWS Service Control Policies (SCPs).
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  Configure AWS Identity Center and integrate Single Sign-On (SSO) with external identity providers.
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  Ensure compliance with security and governance frameworks, including NIS2 and ISO 27001.
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  Define and implement data classification, encryption, and access control policies.
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  Design logging, monitoring, archiving, and backup strategies for cloud workloads.
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  Establish secure hybrid connectivity between AWS environments and on-premises data centers.
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  Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and DevOps best practices.
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  Develop reusable Terraform modules and cloud "golden path" templates.
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  Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to internal teams.
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  Collaborate with stakeholders to define cloud standards, architecture principles, and operational procedures.

Required Skills & Experience

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  Extensive experience designing and implementing AWS cloud solutions in enterprise environments.
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  Expert-level knowledge of:
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    AWS Cloud Services
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    Terraform
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    AWS CloudFormation / CDK
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    Cloud Architecture
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    Cloud Security
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    Kubernetes
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    GitLab
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    Java
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  Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and DevOps practices.
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  Experience building and managing hybrid cloud environments.
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  Knowledge of cloud governance, security, compliance, and risk management.
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  Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and platform engineering practices.

Preferred Certifications

One or more of the following certifications is highly desirable:

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  AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
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  AWS Certified Solutions Architect
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  AWS Certified Developer
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  AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
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  AWS Certified Security Specialty
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  AWS Authorized Instructor
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  AWS Hero

Languages

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  Dutch or French: Working proficiency
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  English: Working proficiency

Work Arrangement

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  Hybrid working model
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  Long-term cloud transformation initiative
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  Collaboration with infrastructure, operations, and service delivery teams in a highly regulated environment.