Enterprise Infrastructure Architect

Who we are

At XPLUS, we have over 100 consultants in a tight-knit community of architects and program managers. Our consultants work at the biggest clients on core programs. We value knowledge-sharing and collaboration very highly, so each consultant continues to develop. And when we're done working and learning, there's still room for some fun on the occasional get-together.

About the role

The role is Enterprise Infrastructure architect.

This role is to start around mid or end of May 2025.

Under general guidance, design and develop the enterprise-level infrastructure required to meet business outcomes while addressing problems of system integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms. Evaluate existing systems; provide authoring contributions to the knowledge bases used in support of daily operations; work with the division managers and work collaboratively with project teams to develop and maintain technical and security standards including developing and maintaining policies and procedures. Accountable for data security and integrity enterprise wide. Serving as a lead, provide direction and training to other IT Professionals. Exercise independent judgement while working with vendors and outside contractors.

• Contribute to the planning of the overall IT strategy, provide advice and guidance towards desirable outcomes.
• Create business architecture models to reflect the strategies and goals; create and implement the strategies and goals.
• Provide architectural expertise, direction, and assistance to the IT Department, administrators and leaders.
• Define architecture strategy, and own responsibility of the planning, design, and implementation of enterprise solutions across multiple technology towers and disciplines, inclusive of cloud, modern workplace systems, business applications, networking, security and operations in both Microsoft and multi-vendor environments.
• Document the existing infrastructure architecture and technology portfolio; make recommendations for improvements and/or alternatives.
• Translate IT architecture user requirements into specified infrastructure solutions.
• Improve and suggest upgrades to enterprise services and hardware.

Who you are

You have minimum 5 years experience as Enterprise Infrastructure Architect and a proven track record of at least 10 years in IT within large organizations :

• At least 5 years' experience as Enterprise Infrastructure architect.
• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Proven experience in project management.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of network, server, and storage architecture.
• Knowledge of security protocols and best practices.
• Experience with enterprise-level IT infrastructure planning and development.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver on tight deadlines.
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
• Experience with monitoring and management tools.

• Fluent in French &/or Dutch, + English
• Location: Brussels center near train station.

Curious how you can become an XPLUSser?

• First, we have a discussion where we take the time to understand what you have done so far, but especially where you want to go.
• If we feel the right click, we take you through an assessment/interview by one of our senior architects which results in a report on where you are as an architect.