Br /br /afarax is looking for a freelance System Engineer. We need you!br /br /br / br /br /br /The projectbr /br /br / br /br /br /Our client in the utilities sector, is seeking an experienced System Engineer to strengthen their team.br /br /br / br /br /br /Service description:br /br /br /br /Deploy, and manage the infrastructure for in-house developed applications in acceptance production environments (including Windows IIS SQL based systems)br /br /Participate in the design and architectural discussions for the deployment of new applications: analyse requirements, drive the design, and oversee the setup/deployment of all applications in acceptance and production environmentsbr /br /Interface with technical clients to clarify or gather the specifics of their requests and provide solutionsbr /br /Provide escalated troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex system issuesbr /br /Configuration of F5 load balancing VIPs for web applications and overall system performance optimizationbr /br /Supporting implementations on core applications: RabbitMQ, Redis Cache, and other shared technologies - extensive knowledge of these products is essentialbr /br /Ensure optimal 2nd/3rd level support (interface to Microsoft and other 3rd parties) as well as documentation for system architecturesbr /br /Keep operational policies and installation documentation for the above areas up to datebr /br /Be part of the duty role (24/7, 1 in 6 weeks) in this teambr /br /br /br / br /br /br /Is this you?br /br /br /br /You are able to speak, read and write fluently English and French or Dutch. English is mandatory for technical documentation and international meetingsbr /br /Proven recent experience in system administration and support on Windows Server ) (deploy an application, verify logs, monitor health and performance of complex systemsbr /br /Knowledge of Linux distributions (preferably RedHat) is a plusbr /br /Proven knowledge of IIS management, web site deployments, and overall system integrationbr /br /Knowledge of PowerShell and scripting for both Windows and Linux environments (Bash/Python)br /br /In-depth knowledge of MS-SQL, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Neo4j or Redis Cache is a plus (onsite coaching/training will be provided for any lacking expertise)br /br /Strong understanding of network protocols, VLANs, DNS, proxies, Firewalls, and network load balancing (specific product knowledge will be provided)br /br /Strong understanding of security: passwords, cyphers, secret keys, TLS/SSL protocols and other ways of encryptionbr /br /Team-oriented, yet capable of working independentlybr /br /Strong troubleshooting skills for identifying problems in complex system architecturesbr /br /Able to analyze stakeholder requests, understand their implications, devise possible solutions and evaluate thembr /br /Identify potential risks and challenges with stakeholder requests, as well as ways to mitigate thembr /br /Strategic mindset with a strong stakeholder focusbr /br /Must be able and eager to learn new products or technologies (mastery of new technologies is expected within one year)br /br /Must be able to transfer knowledge and experience to the rest of the teambr /br /Clear verbal and written communication skillsbr /br /Workplace will be Brussels, with occasional travel (all travel expenses covered);br /br /Must be available for duty role (24/7, 1 in 6 weeks)br /br /Must possess a driver#39;s license and car (required for the duty role) and have access to a mobile phonebr /br /br /br / br /br /br /How afarax supports you?br /br /br /br /You benefit from our extensive networkbr /br /You will have access to projects that fit your expertisebr /br /We help and support you throughout your projectbr /br /We offer the possibility to build a valuable and lasting partnershipbr /