Infrastructure Architect Datacenter

Mission ContextThe organization is running a datacenter transition program aimed at regaining direct control over its hosting contracts. This requires the controlled relocation of existing infrastructure within current datacenter facilities, with a strong focus on:Business continuityTechnical stabilityA minimal-change approach (only essential updates; replacement of obsolete/unsupported components)The scope includes datacenter, networking, network security, servers, storage, and virtualization.Role PurposeThe Technical Expert supports internal infrastructure teams in:Designing, configuring, and validating the technical target solutionPerforming hands-on configuration, testing, and documentationCollaborating closely with the internal technical lead to refine the architecture and migration strategy👉 Physical installation or equipment movement inside the datacenters is not part of the role.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and validate technical solutions for servers, storage, and VMware virtualizationSupport migration preparation and validation testingConfigure and document all relevant infrastructure componentsProduce high-quality technical documentation:solution designsconfiguration guidesmigration proceduresAdvise on backup and recovery strategy for current and future environmentsEnsure efficient knowledge transfer to internal teamsContribute to the stability-first, minimal-change philosophyRequired Skills & Experience✔ Professional BackgroundSenior profile with 10+ years in datacenter infrastructure✔ Technical ExpertiseVMware: vSphere, vCenter, ESXiStorage: Dell PowerStore, NetAppServers: Dell PowerEdge, HP ProLiantBackup: StoreOnce (future solution TBD)Operating Systems: Windows & Linux✔ Core CompetenciesStrong experience in solution design & enterprise implementationsExcellent analytical, documentation, and troubleshooting abilitiesAbility to operate effectively in a complex, high-stakes program environmentLanguagesFrench: preferredEnglish: requiredDutch: a plusWork ModeHybrid (Brussels + remote)Occasional visits to datacenter sitesAssignment DurationUntil June 2026, with possible extension until end of 2026