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Cloud Infrastructure Architect – Azure & FinOps

Digital
Infrastructure
Advanced (5+)
Location
Melle, East Flanders
Work type
Consultancy
Work model
Fulltime

Our client, a prominent organization in the energy sector, is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Architect to join their Cloud Center of Excellence. This role involves designing and building a secure, scalable, and reliable cloud foundation based on Azure while bridging the gap between governance and product teams.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build a secure, reliable, and scalable cloud foundation based on Azure.
  • Implement cloud governance and establish policies using EPAC.
  • Coordinate technical requirements across various projects in collaboration with product and application teams.
  • Review and challenge infrastructure designs provided by external outsourcing partners and vendors.
  • Develop cost allocation models and support product teams with budget management and cost insights.
  • Manage cloud reservations and savings plans while investigating cost anomalies.
  • Continuously improve services provided to internal clients through service integration.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience as an Infrastructure Architect in large-scale environments with over 5,000 users.
  • 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure design and implementation.
  • 5+ years of experience with Azure AD (Entra ID).
  • 5+ years of experience with the Azure Governance Framework.
  • 3+ years of experience with API Management.
  • Experience with Azure Bicep for Infrastructure as Code.
  • Functional knowledge of Azure FinOps.
  • Experience with modeling techniques including Archimate, TOGAF, UML, and Sparx EA.
  • Experience working in Agile and Scrum environments.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • You are fluent in Dutch and English with C2 level proficiency.

Nice to Haves

  • Knowledge of Sparx EA.
  • Experience within the Belgian energy sector.
  • Possession of a FinOps certification.
  • Broad infrastructure architecture experience in similar large-scale environments.

Offer

  • Start date: 07/07/2026
  • Duration: 12 months (with potential extensions)
  • Work regime: Full-time
  • Location: Melle
  • Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers
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