Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with CTG IT Solutions? We are seeking a Solution Architect to join our team, working alongside a prestigious European Institution based in Belgium.
Your tasks:
• System Hardening (Windows, Linux and related databases/applications)
• Implementation of distributed and centralized monitoring and logging (syslog, syslog-ng, rsyslog, log analyzer, elk, nagios, eyesofnetoworks)
• Virtualization and containerisation of applications based on docker, VMware, Xen, KVM, Hyper-V, Linux Container
• Implementation of hybrid Cloud/On-prem architectures based on Software-Defined Network (SDN), Software-Defined Storage (SDS), Kubernetes
• Implementation of authentication solutions based on PKI (Openssl, Open-Source PKI, Microsoft CA) and Strong Authentication (Smart Card: RSA Securid, Gemplus, Aladin Token)
• Capacity planning based on usage history and forecasts
• Writing of technical specifications
• Support to the assessment of technical quality of offers
• Migration planning and supervision
• Inspection and quality assurance during deployment
• Assessment of performance of solutions; recommendations for improvement
• In relation to information systems: database implementation, customisation and parameterisation, prototyping and programming, testing and quality control, support, training and documentation
Your profile:
1. Certified knowledge of technologies defined above. Having one or more of the following certifications would be advantageous:
o ITIL 4 Foundation
o Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
o Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
o Microsoft Certified: Solutions Associate: SQL Server
o Microsoft Certified: Technology Specialist, Web applications
o Microsoft Certified: Technology Specialist, Windows applications
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o Microsoft Certificate MCSA Solutions Expert
o Microsoft Certificate MCSE Office Professional
o Microsoft Certificate Microsoft SharePoint Server Core Solutions
o AWS Solutions Architect – Associate
o Cloud Security Alliance: Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge
o Certified Kubernetes Administrator
2. International experience in projects related to the tasks above and namely with practical
implementations such as architecture and technology selection, installation, configuration,
test, operations
3. Excellent knowledge of the norms and standards, of industry trends and of state-of-the-art
implementation examples
4. Fluent in English & hold a master degree in IT
5. 8 years of experience minimum in a similar position
6. An experience within an EU Institution will be an asset
Most important skills:
Containerisation & Orchestration
7. Docker (or equivalent): Building/managing containers, images, and registries.
8. Kubernetes: Orchestration (ArgoCD deployments, scaling, monitoring)
Infrastructure Automation
9. Configuration Management: Ansible (Chef/Puppet).
10. Scripting: Bash, Python for automation.
11. Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.
Linux Server Management
12. Administration: RHEL, CentOS
13. Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, routing, load balancing.
14. Security: Hardening, patching, access control.
CI/CD Pipelines
15. Continuous Integration: GitHub CI, Atlassian, Jenkins.
16. Deployment: Automated releases to multiple environments.
17. Version Control: Git (branching strategies, pull requests).
Cloud Platforms
18. AWS, Azure: Compute, storage, networking, security.
19. Scalability & Resilience: High-availability design.
Nice to have:
Deployment Automation & Orchestration
20. Tools: GitHub pipelines, Jenkins,ArgoCD, Bamboo.
21. Release Management: Rolling updates, blue-green, canary deployments.
22. Environment Consistency: Consistent dev/test/prod deployments.
Knowledge of Networks, Servers, and Software Tools
23. Continuous Learning: Staying updated with emerging DevOps practices.
24. Collaboration: Working closely with developers, QA, and operations teams.
25. Tool Familiarity: IDEs, build tools, test frameworks.
Software Development Fundamentals (Bonus)
26. Basic Coding: Python, Go, Java Spring boot, .NET Core.
27. Testing & Code Quality: Unit testing, integration testing, code reviews.
28. Agile Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban.
Our offer
29. Competitive salary package, with or without a company car.
30. Personalized training programs and development plans to nurture your skills.
31. Comprehensive hospitalization insurance.
32. Regular team-building events, learning lunches, and fun activities.
33. Embrace the diversity of our multicultural team and enjoy open communication.
Are you ready to become part of a dynamic team with a clear focus on growth and excellence? Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with CTG IT Solutions.
Please note that a criminal record check will be required for this position.
Discover the exciting opportunities that await you at CTG IT Solutions, where your IT expertise meets a world of possibilities!