Infrastructure and network Architect

h3Infrastructure and network Architect (Expert)
- BNP Paribas Fortis /h3pbDates: /b — /ppbArrangements: /b Work

location:
Brussels, Montagne du Parc 3; working pattern and remote arrangements not specified. /ppBNP Paribas Fortis is seeking an Expert Infrastructure and Network Architect for its Agile Production Services Technical Design Squad in Brussels. The team delivers and maintains critical infrastructure services with a strong focus on web applications and hosting. Its remit covers scalable architecture, standardized security assets, production stability and secure application integration. This is an external staff assignment scheduled for approximately one year with possible extension. /ppThe architect will develop Detailed Technical Designs and expand enterprise Operational Process Architecture Documents. Work includes mapping application flows, dependencies and integration points while accounting for scalability and performance. The role also leads production incident investigations, analyzes logs and APM evidence, and proposes improvements. Performance benchmarking and capacity planning span WebSphere and cloud infrastructure. /ppThe successful consultant will collaborate with project architects, engineers, developers, Security, Network and DevOps specialists. They will help evolve reusable reference architectures, validate designs and share technical best practices. The role also includes proactive monitoring, landscape optimization, resource efficiency and planned retirement of legacy components. A strong background in enterprise web hosting, web security, cloud and banking processes is essential. /ph3Top Reasons to Apply /h3h3Critical banking infrastructure /h3h3End-to-end architecture ownership /h3h3Broad technology exposure /h3h3Complex incident investigations /h3h3Cross-functional expert collaboration /h3h3Responsibilities /h3ulliAnalyze application flows, bottlenecks, root causes /liliTranslate business requirements, future solutions /liliCollaborate security, DevOps, implementation teams /liliDevelop detailed technical design documents /liliExpand enterprise OPAD architecture documents /liliClarify workflows, integration points, dependencies /li /ulh3Must Have /h3ulliMaster's degree or equivalent experience /liliAt least five years relevant experience /liliWeb application hosting knowledge /liliWebSphere hosting knowledge /liliIIS hosting knowledge /liliTomcat hosting knowledge /li /ulh3Nice to Have /h3ulliFrench language proficiency /liliDutch language proficiency /liliTechnical depth across two assets /liliTOGAF certification /liliITIL certification /liliAgile certification /li /ulh3Detailed Responsibilities and Skills /h3h3Additional Responsibilities /h3ulliIncorporate performance metrics, scalability considerations /liliInvestigate production incidents, root causes /liliDocument findings, recommend improvements /liliLead incident sessions, corrective actions /liliValidate DTDs, feasibility, standards /liliDeliver end-to-end solution expertise /liliMonitor application performance, operational risks /liliIdentify resource savings, license optimization /liliAssess legacy components, retirement plans /liliMaster's degree or equivalent experience /liliAt least five years relevant experience /liliBanking business process understanding /liliBusiness impact assessment ability /liliAgile methodology knowledge /liliCollaborative team working /liliCommunication and influencing skills /liliAnalytical and synthesis skills /liliAutonomy and independent working /liliCommitment and perseverance /liliMulticultural environment adaptability /liliCustomer project process compliance /liliAbility to meet commitments /liliFlexible working attitude /liliCustomer oriented approach /liliRisk awareness and judgment /liliFast paced schedule adaptability /liliWritten and oral communication /liliStrong interpersonal relationship skills /liliDiverse stakeholder collaboration /liliFrench language proficiency /liliDutch language proficiency /liliTechnical depth across two assets /li /ulh3Technical skills /h3ulliWeb application hosting knowledge /liliWebSphere hosting knowledge /liliIIS hosting knowledge /liliTomcat hosting knowledge /liliHTTP technology knowledge /liliWeb security architecture knowledge /liliISVA security knowledge /liliF5 WAF security knowledge /liliAPI gateway security knowledge /liliHSM security knowledge /liliOAuth2 security knowledge /liliTLS security knowledge /liliEnterprise web hosting and web security design /liliProduction incident diagnosis using logs, traces and APM /liliWebSphere and cloud IaaS/PaaS capacity planning /li /ul