Infrastructure & Operations Lead - Linux technology

Our client is a technology-driven company that designs, builds, and operates its own infrastructure. They do not rely on public cloud providers, which means engineers have full ownership over the environment. You’ll join a stable and collaborative team of 6 engineers and as Operations Lead, working in a self-organized, Kanban-based setup.

Location: Diegem (Hybrid)

Your Role

You will lead day-to-day Infrastructure Operations and Internal IT activities, coordinating a team of infrastructure and systems engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate infrastructure, operations, and internal IT teams
Ensure service continuity, incident management, and operational excellence
Oversee Linux-based infrastructure, virtualization, containers, and private cloud environments
Drive automation and Infrastructure-as-Code initiatives (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
Manage monitoring, observability, and platform reliability improvements
Support network, database, and security operations
Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across technical teams

Your Profile

Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field
8+ years of experience in infrastructure, systems engineering, or TechOps environments
Proven experience leading technical operations teams in complex production environments
Strong knowledge of Linux infrastructure, automation, cloud technologies, and operational processes
Experience with incident management, service continuity, and Agile ways of working
Knowledge of DNS, large-scale internet services, or critical infrastructure environments is a plus
Relevant technical or leadership certifications are an advantage

Offer

A meaningful role in a highly technical and mission-critical environment
A collaborative, international, and people-focused culture
Opportunities to shape the future of infrastructure, automation, and operational excellence
Competitive salary and benefits package

Languages

English: Required
Dutch and/or French: Nice to have

Working Conditions

Minimum 2 days/week onsite
Team day: 1st Thursday of each month
Teams are autonomous and self-organized
This job comes with a company car and all the usual extra-legal advantages

Why Join

Work on fully owned infrastructure
Strong team stability
Mix of operations and impactful projects
Exposure to private cloud and Kubernetes
High level of ownership and autonomy