Senior IT Infrastructure Analyst – Server & Identity Operations

Our client, a key organization in the European energy landscape, is looking for a senior expert to bridge the gap between business needs and technical infrastructure solutions. This role focuses on the early analysis and maturation of complex server-related infrastructure requests to ensure sustainable and reliable system growth. The position operates at a conceptual level, focusing on requirement analysis and solution shaping rather than hands-on implementation.

• Translate complex business requests into structured, assessable infrastructure requirements across multiple domains.
• Conduct deep-dive requirement analysis and fact-finding for projects involving various server-related infrastructure teams.
• Collaborate with technical subject matter experts in Windows, Linux, IAM, and Database teams to identify viable solution directions.
• Document technical constraints, dependencies, risks, and operational impacts for proposed infrastructure changes.
• Prepare comprehensive request files and decision material for review by executive boards and stakeholders.
• Assess request alignment with existing organizational IT standards and identify areas where standards require maturation.

• 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure within complex enterprise environments of 500+ employees.
• Broad technical knowledge of server environments including Windows Server, Linux Red Hat, and virtualization technologies.
• Proven expertise in identity and access management components such as Active Directory, ADFS, and modern authentication methods.
• Understanding of databases, storage, application management, and containerized solutions.
• Strong experience in requirement gathering, fact-finding, and preparing technical decision material at a conceptual level.
• Demonstrated ability to identify solution trade-offs and explain them to stakeholders with varying technical backgrounds.
• Possess strong analytical skills, organizational discipline, and a security-focused mindset.
• You are fluent in English with native-level proficiency in either Dutch or French and active knowledge of the other.

Nice to Haves

• Active knowledge of German.
• Previous experience contributing to infrastructure and server architecture activities.

• Start date: ASAP.
• Work regime: Full-time.
• Location: Brussels.
• Working model: Hybrid (2 days onsite per week).
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers.