EG Enterprise Infrastructure Architect Elia Group · Brussels · Platform

pMid-level Platform Infrastructure role at Elia Group. Brussels. /p pdevopsroles summary, based on the employer's posting. /p h3What you'll do /h3 ul liSet technology principles and domain strategies that steer architecture choices across the enterprise /li liBuild reference designs for technology areas such as cloud, network and security /li liCheck proposed projects against the agreed technology direction and target architecture /li liWork with infrastructure engineers to turn strategic guidance into practical technical choices /li liHelp teams weigh cloud and on-premise options when reviewing projects /li /ul h3What you bring /h3 ul liAt least five years working as an enterprise infrastructure architect /li liStrong knowledge of cloud architecture, including service models, hybrid setups and governance /li liA master's in computer science or engineering, or equivalent experience /li liFluency in English and professional ability in Dutch or French /li /ul h3Who this fits /h3 pThis mid-level role suits a broad technology architect who can connect long-term direction with infrastructure decisions and explain complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences. You’ll work onsite in the Brussels region at least two days each week, with occasional travel to Berlin. /p h3From the employer /h3 h3bFunction /b /h3 pAre you eager to shape technology architectures that support critical infrastructure and the energy transition? /p pElia Group, through Elia Transmission Belgium and 50Hertz, operates at the heart of the European electricity system. As digitalization accelerates, the boundaries between OT and IT are disappearing, requiring secure, resilient, and interoperable technology platforms. /p pCloud adoption, AI, advanced data platforms, and modern infrastructure technologies are transforming the technology landscape. At the same time, Elia is driving greater standardization, automation, and platform-based delivery to accelerate innovation while maintaining security and operational reliability. /p pThe Enterprise Infrastructure Architect provides enterprise-wide leadership for technology and infrastructure architecture, ensuring that the organization's technology foundation remains secure, resilient, scalable, and aligned with business strategy. As a broad technology architect, you define technology principles, standards, strategies, and reference architectures that create coherence across the enterprise while guiding infrastructure architecture decisions and technology investments. /p pYou do not need to be a deep specialist in every technology domain, but you possess a strong understanding of key technology areas such as cloud, network, AI, platforms, and on-premise infrastructure. Leveraging this broad perspective, you collaborate with engineering teams, guide architectural direction, evaluate strategic initiatives, and ensure that projects align with the overall technology vision and target architecture. /p h3bResponsibilities /b /h3 ul liDefining technology principles that guide architectural decisions across the company. /li liDeveloping domain-specific strategies across areas such as network, AI, cloud, security, and data. /li liCreating reference architectures for the different technology domains of the enterprise. /li liAssessing projects to determine whether they align with the defined technology strategy. /li liCollaborating with infrastructure engineering teams to translate strategic guidelines into practical technical direction. /li liSupporting decision-making and project evaluation by clarifying cloud versus on-premise trade-offs. /li /ul h3bYour Profile /b /h3 pYou bring the following core competencies: /p ul liYou have at least 5 years of experience as an Enterprise Infrastructure Architect. /li liA holistic technology vision and the ability to anticipate technological evolution. /li liStrong technical communication skills with engineers, managers, and non-technical stakeholders. /li liA solid understanding of cloud architecture, including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, hybrid models, and governance. /li liKnowledge of on-premise infrastructure, including datacenters, virtualization, network, storage, and security. /li liStrategic analysis skills and the ability to translate strategy into standards. /li liExperience with technology governance, including validation processes and exception management. /li liThe ability to simplify complex topics and communicate them clearly. /li liMaster’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. /li liAbility to apply architecture management frameworks such as TOGAF and IT service principles such as ITIL. /li liFluency in English, combined with professional Dutch or French. Knowledge of the other national language and German is considered a strong plus. /li /ul h3bOffer /b /h3 ul libSalary: /b a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€10 per working day), eco-vo