Technical Architect Engineering

About Us: Join our team at SNCB, where innovation meets excellence. As a Technical Architect combined with a role as System Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of shaping technology domains within our organization. Be a key player in driving technical leadership, implementing best practices, and contributing to the evolution of our technical architecture.Role Overview Technical Architect: As a Technical Architect Engineering, your core responsibilities encompass communication, research, planning, improvement, and governance of the Technical Architecture at SNCB. You'll work on reference architectures, create building blocks, support Solution Architects, and enhance projects by modifying building blocks and maintaining roadmaps.Key Tasks and Responsibilities Technical Architect:Provide technical leadership and insights to Solution Architects for identified/required technologiesApply hands-on IT best practices and architectural standardsOffer expertise in your disciplines and areasMaintain roadmaps for product components in designated technology areasCoach, guide, and support the implementation team, collaborating closely with our external partnerValidate and provide feedback on detailed designsDocument the environment using Archimate in SparX following the defined metamodelTranslate application requirements into cloud and infrastructure architecturesElaborate roadmaps and business casesKnowledge of project & modeling methodologiesKnowledge of business processesTo be able to plan ahead for at least 5 yearsRole Overview System Engineer: As a System Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical development, planning, and maintenance of the endpoint infrastructure to ensure continuity and efficiency.Key Tasks and Responsibilities System Engineer:Evaluate the backend and endpoint infrastructure environment and propose upgrades, changes, and improvementsConduct feasibility studies and evaluate different software and hardware solutionsInform and guide infrastructure users for optimal and efficient system usageCreate technical designs in line with architecture requirementsImplement changes, upgrades, and expansions to software and hardwareProvide necessary support and maintenance to the B-IT infrastructure in line with the ITIL methodologyProvide technical advice to internal and external clientsAct as a focal point within the specific expertise areaKeep knowledge up-to-date and share it within the technical field Vereisten Master's degree or equivalent through experienceMinimum of 10 years of relevant experience as a Technical ArchitectProficient in English and Dutch or French (preferably with at least a passive knowledge of the second language)Demonstrated knowledge of:Datacenters & cloud architectureData Services (RDBMS, NoSQL, ETL/CDC)Azure IaaS & PaaSContainer platforms (Kubernetes)HA and DR Solutions (DC, Hybrid, and Cloud only)Security/privacy best practices on infrastructure, network, applications, and dataCertification as (Cloud) Security ArchitectExperience with Azure AD, SAP IDM, Trustbuilder, CyberarkKnowledge of Azure automation, infrastructure as code, consumption & licensingKnowledge of Data Analytics on AzureKnowledge of API Management integration technologies and Service ArchitectureExperience with a multi-cloud environmentAbility to understand and apply the long-term ("Big Picture") vision and tactical needsCustomer-oriented and security-mindedStrong interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitating, and negotiatingExcellent analytical and technical skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent planning and organizational skillsExperience working together with Service ProvidersExpert knowledge in Active Directory, Exchange, Azure, SMTP, PKI, certificatesIf you are a seasoned Technical Architect & System Engineer ready to contribute to our dynamic environment, we invite you to apply and be a part of our journey at SNCB.Within our open corporate culture, you contribute to the digital transformation of SNCB. You will have a job with social impact and ample opportunity to make your own contribution. In addition to a good work-life balance and a competitive salary, you will receive the following benefits:the possibility to work remotely + flexible working hours;35 days of leave;a company car + a public transport season ticket;a target bonus;a comprehensive insurance package (affiliation without own contribution, excl. outpatient costs for family members);hospitalisation and dental care for the whole family;outpatient costs (= medical costs separate from hospitalisation);group insurance: supplementary pension, work disability and death (cafeteria plan);accidents at work (extralegal);meal vouchers and eco-vouchers;net allowances for remote working and carwash + internet budget.