We are looking for a skilled
DevOps System Engineer
with strong system administration experience and proven expertise in Kubernetes and CI/CD environments. You will join a collaborative team managing a large-scale DevOps environment, ensuring stability, automation, and observability across platforms and applications.
Key Responsibilities
* Operate and enhance a Kubernetes-based DevOps environment.
* Develop automated processes for system configuration and daily operations.
* Support development teams within the DevOps landscape.
* Implement observability practices (logging, monitoring, alerting) for Kubernetes clusters and running applications.
* Design, document, and implement configuration adjustments.
* Ensure compliance with ITIL processes, especially change management.
What are we looking for?
Must-Have Skills & Experience
* System Administration: At least 3 years of hands-on experience setting up, maintaining, and managing IT systems.
* Kubernetes: 3+ years of proven expertise in managing Kubernetes environments.
* CI/CD: 3+ years of experience with continuous integration and delivery pipelines.
* Logging & Monitoring: 3+ years of practical experience.
* System Expertise: Knowledge of at least one specialist system (Unix/Linux/Windows, mainframe, middleware, security, network & communication systems, AD, LDAP, email, SharePoint, Documentum, etc.).
* Language: Fluent Dutch (C2).
Should-Have Skills
* Automation tools:
Terraform
,
Ansible
.
* Scripting:
Python
(3+ years).
* DevOps toolset:
GitLab, GitLab Pipelines, ArgoCD, Helm
.
* Observability stack:
Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Thanos
.
* Experience with ITIL processes (especially change management).
* Experience with ICT infrastructure solutions.
Nice-to-Have Skills
* Foreman.
* Kafka.
What do we offer?
Location: Antwerp, Belgium (onsite - TBC)
Start date: November 3, 2025
End date: April 30, 2027 (long-term engagement)
Language requirement: Dutch (CEFR level C2 – fluent)