Assistant IT Technical Officer (Workplace / Infrastructure)
Location: Antwerp, Belgium
Employment Type: Full-time
Sector: Energy / Renewable Energy / IT Infrastructure / Operations
Contract Type: Framework Agreement (2022–2027)
Assignment Duration: Up to 3 years (renewable options possible)
Start Date: June 2026
End Date: December 2026
Currency: EUR
About the Role
We are looking for an Assistant IT Technical Officer to support the management, security, and continuity of a critical technical IT environment within an industrial operations setting. You will play a key role in maintaining Technical PCs (TPCs), site security systems, and IT infrastructure while ensuring high standards of cybersecurity, reliability, and operational continuity.
You will work closely with internal IT teams, vendors, and operational stakeholders to execute upgrades, manage systems, and ensure stable, secure, and well-documented IT operations.
Key Responsibilities
System & Software Management
* Execute and coordinate OS upgrades for Technical PCs (TPCs) with minimal downtime
* Perform OS patching and resolve related issues
* Manage backup system upgrades and onboarding of new systems
* Install, configure, and maintain monitoring tools for infrastructure visibility
* Manage antivirus solutions and endpoint security configurations
* Configure Remote Desktop tools for technical support
* Upgrade applications to improve system performance and reliability
* Maintain Active Directory structures for proper policy enforcement
* Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and best practices
Risk & Coordination
* Coordinate all interventions with end users and vendors
* Ensure backups are performed before system upgrades
* Support risk mitigation and continuity planning
Network & Infrastructure Support
* Maintain IP addressing structures and network configurations
* Collaborate with network and operations teams for deployments and changes
Projects & Technical Support
* Support Site Security systems (access control, CCTV, security software)
* Participate in PLC migration projects with OT and engineering teams
Documentation & Asset Management
* Maintain technical documentation and procedures
* Manage IT asset inventories and configuration records
Required Skills & Experience
* Minimum 8–10 years of experience in technical PC environments or industrial/OT systems
* Strong knowledge of Windows environments
* Experience with WSUS, backup systems, monitoring tools, antivirus solutions, and Microsoft Office
* Experience working with structured IT procedures in industrial or multinational environments
* Experience with PLC systems (Beckhoff experience is a plus)
* Languages: Dutch, English, and French (professional level)
* Strong focus on cybersecurity, reliability, and risk management