Our client is a well-established company. As part of an internal restructuring and upcoming strategic IT initiatives, the company is seeking to hire an IT Manager to lead infrastructure operations, drive key transformation projects, and ensure business continuity for a mission-critical site.
IT Manager
Functieomschrijving
Operational IT Management
- Administer and maintain the entire IT infrastructure (servers, networks, systems, security).
- Manage Microsoft environments: Windows Server, Active Directory/LDAP, Microsoft 365, Azure.
- Provide and supervise 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support.
- Ensure system availability and continuity within a production-critical environment.
Projects & Architecture
- Lead major IT infrastructure projects: network redesign, virtualization, cloud migrations, backup strategies, and overall infrastructure modernization.
- Define project plans, assess risks, and execute deployments with minimal impact on production.
Vendor & Procurement Management
- Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers (hardware, networking, consulting, software).
- Coordinate the work of external partners, including a recurring consultant on site.
- Manage IT purchases: hardware, software, licenses, and critical systems.
Governance, Security & ITIL
- Oversee Incident, Problem, and Change Management according to ITIL best practices.
- Strengthen IT security: antivirus, endpoint protection, network security, backups, access control.
- Participate in internal and external audits; document risks and mitigation measures.
- Communicate regularly with senior management and provide clear technical reporting.
Budget & Reporting
- Define and manage the yearly IT budget (CAPEX/OPEX, licensing, consulting).
- Monitor IT expenses and optimize cost efficiency.
- Provide updates and project progress reports to the executive team.
Profiel
Technical Skills
- Strong expertise in virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, or equivalent).
- Solid command of Microsoft ecosystems: Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Intune/SCCM.
- Strong networking skills; experience with Fortinet is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with SAN storage, onsite/offsite backup systems, and IT security solutions.
- Ability to document, standardize and structure IT processes.
Experience
- 5-7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure roles.
- Experience in coordinating external partners and managing technical projects.
- Exposure to environments requiring high availability and operational continuity.
- Language : French and/or Dutch (minimum B2 level, in addition to being a native speaker of one of these two languages), plus a strong command of english.
Soft Skills
- Ability to prioritize in a high-pressure context.
- Strong ownership, problem-solving mindset and hands-on attitude.
- Excellent communication with internal stakeholders, consultants and management.
Aanbod
- Key strategic role at the heart of the company
- High level of autonomy over architecture, projects and investments.
- Technically diverse environment undergoing modernisation.
- Strong exposure to senior management and real impact on operations.
- Full package