We are supporting key client in strengthening its cloud infrastructure and platform operations. We are currently looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to support Azure-based platforms in a mission-critical, enterprise environment.
Logistics
* Role: Freelance Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
* Contract: 12-month Initial contract (extension likely)
* Location: Brussels
* Languages: English and French or Dutch
* Start Date: ASAP
* Rate: €(Competitive & Negotiable)
Responsibilities
* Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot Azure-based cloud platforms.
* Support Kubernetes-based environments and related services (Kafka, PostgreSQL, Keycloak, Opensearch).
* Apply patching, routine updates, backups, and basic disaster recovery procedures.
* Manage access control, identity, and secrets.
* Support CI/CD pipelines and deployments (Azure DevOps, Git, Helm).
* Maintain infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform).
* Monitor platform health, respond to incidents, and escalate when required.
* Collaborate with development, security, and engineering teams.
* Participate in Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement.
Required Skills
* Hands-on experience operating Azure cloud infrastructure.
* Experience with Kubernetes and containerized platforms.
* Familiarity with Azure networking, monitoring, and security services.
* Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control.
* Basic scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Bash, or Python).
* Solid understanding of cloud security and identity management.
* Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
* Professional working proficiency in English.
Nice to Have
* Experience with Kafka, PostgreSQL, CEPH, or Opensearch.
* Experience working in enterprise or mission-critical environments.
* Exposure to on-call or shift-based operational support.
* Additional European languages (FR / NL / DE).
Interested? Get in touch to discuss this Cloud Infrastructure Engineer opportunity and next steps.