Technical Writer – Public Procurement & IT Infrastructure

Our client, a prominent organization in the public safety sector, is looking for a technical expert to support a large-scale sensor and surveillance program. This role focuses on drafting complex technical specifications and managing public tenders to ensure future-proof technological solutions for data-driven operations.

• Draft comprehensive technical requirements and specifications for large-scale public procurement contracts involving camera systems and sensors.
• Conduct detailed market analyses to identify existing and future solutions from global technology providers and integrators.
• Facilitate IT workshops with multidisciplinary stakeholders to capture operational needs and define technical criteria.
• Coordinate technical input regarding infrastructure, architecture, connectivity, and data security to ensure system compatibility.
• Support the full tender lifecycle, including the definition of selection criteria, award methodologies, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Monitor existing IT contracts and performance metrics to ensure alignment with contractual obligations and security standards.

• You possess 5+ years of hands-on experience in drafting and managing IT public procurement contracts.
• You bring advanced knowledge of IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, connectivity, and data storage.
• You have proven experience in defining and monitoring KPIs and SLAs within complex technology environments.
• You possess in-depth knowledge of Belgian and European public procurement legislation.
• You're proficient in the MS Office suite for documentation and reporting.
• You have a proactive and solution-oriented mindset with strong diplomatic and stakeholder management skills.
• You are fluent in Dutch or French with active knowledge of English and passive knowledge of the other national language.

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with traffic safety technologies or public safety data processing.
• Understanding of data protection regulations within a security context.
• Experience with SharePoint and Confluence for knowledge management.

• Start date: September 15, 2026
• Duration: project until end of 2026 with extensions possible
• Work regime: Full-time
• Location: Brussels
• Working model: Hybrid (minimum 2 days onsite)
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers