Our client is looking for an Application Support System Engineer (Linux/Windows) Service

Service description:

We are looking for someone eager to learn, and able to learn quickly.

The main tasks will be the following: 

• Assist on server architecture for deployment of new applications and middleware: analyze requirements, design new (or changes to) architecture, test and PoC, create implementation project and work with team lead in deploying it;
• Challenge requirements versus security and manageability reasons;
• Interface with (mainly IT) clients concerning area of expertise;
• Third-line troubleshooting of complex issues.
• Assist on day to day operational tasks like deploy and update all in-house developed applications in acceptance & production environments (mostly Windows IIS & SQL based);
• Configuration of F5 load balancing VIPs for web applications
• System administration of the supporting core applications: RabbitMQ, Redis Cache and other shared technologies – knowledge of these products is a nice to have;
• Enforcement and monitoring of security guidelines and standards;
• Monitoring, change and patch management of the environment;
• Ensure optimal 2nd/3rd level (interface to Microsoft and other 3rd parties) support;
• Keep operating and installation documentation for the above areas up to date;
• Be part of the duty role (24/7, 1 in 6 weeks) in this team.

Requirements:

The ideal profile must meet the following requirements:

• Proven experience in supporting Applications on Linux Redhat (deploy an application, verify logs, monitor health and performance of a system, create scripts)
• Proven recent expert experience with Windows Server (2012-2019) (>10 years);
• Proven knowledge of IIS management and web site deployment
• Broad IT knowledge covering networking, security, end user, ITIL concepts.
• Knowledge of Powershell
• Nice to have: Knowledge of MS-SQL, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, NEO4J or Redis Cache is a plus (on the job coaching/training as operator will be provided in missing knowledge);
• Understanding of firewalls and network load balancing concepts (product knowledge will be provided)

Non-technical Skills

• Team player, but able to work independently;
• Strong planning and organizational skills;
• Analytical skills for both architectural and troubleshooting work;
• Pragmatic mindset and customer minded;
• Presentation skills, Visio drawing skills;
• Must be able and eager to learn new products or technologies (if not all of the above technologies are known, it is expected to learn them within a year maximum);
• Must be natively French or Dutch speaking, able to speak and understand the other language – English mandatory for documents and international meetings, German is a plus;

Additional information:

• Location: Schaerbeek, with occasional travel to Berlin (all travel expenses paid by the company)
• Please state in your proposal proven experience with similar environments (5000 users, 600 application servers, 200 SQL servers).
• Important: for non-EU candidates, please present candidates who comply with the following criteria:
  • Possess a work permit allowing the individual to work in Belgium.
  • Hold a valid residence permit confirming the right of residence in Belgium.

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