afarax - System Engineer

The project

• Deploy, and manage the infrastructure for in-house developed applications in acceptance & production environments (including Windows IIS & SQL based systems)
• 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 environments
• Interface with technical clients to clarify or gather the specifics of their requests and provide solutions
• Provide escalated troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex system issues
• Configuration of F5 load balancing VIPs for web applications and overall system performance optimization
• Supporting implementations on core applications: RabbitMQ, Redis Cache, and other shared technologies - extensive knowledge of these products is essential
• Ensure optimal 2nd/3rd level support (interface to Microsoft and other 3rd parties) as well as documentation for system architectures
• Keep operational policies and installation documentation for the above areas up to date
• Be part of the duty role (24/7, 1 in 6 weeks) in this team

Is this you?

• You are able to speak, read and write fluently English and French or Dutch. English is mandatory for technical documentation and international meetings
• Proven recent experience in system administration and support on Windows Server ) (deploy an application, verify logs, monitor health and performance of complex systems
• Knowledge of Linux distributions (preferably RedHat) is a plus
• Proven knowledge of IIS management, web site deployments, and overall system integration
• Knowledge of PowerShell and scripting for both Windows and Linux environments (Bash/Python)
• 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)
• Strong understanding of network protocols, VLANs, DNS, proxies, Firewalls, and network load balancing (specific product knowledge will be provided)
• Strong understanding of security: passwords, cyphers, secret keys, TLS/SSL protocols and other ways of encryption
• Team-oriented, yet capable of working independently
• Strong troubleshooting skills for identifying problems in complex system architectures
• Able to analyze stakeholder requests, understand their implications, devise possible solutions and evaluate them
• Identify potential risks and challenges with stakeholder requests, as well as ways to mitigate them
• Strategic mindset with a strong stakeholder focus
• Must be able and eager to learn new products or technologies (mastery of new technologies is expected within one year)
• Must be able to transfer knowledge and experience to the rest of the team
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Workplace will be Brussels, with occasional travel (all travel expenses covered);
• Must be available for duty role (24/7, 1 in 6 weeks)
• Must possess a driver's license and car (required for the duty role) and have access to a mobile phone

How afarax supports you?

• You benefit from our extensive network
• You will have access to projects that fit your expertise
• We help and support you throughout your project
• We offer the possibility to build a valuable and lasting partnership