DNS Belgium's clear mission is to create a safe, reliable and sustainable internet for everyone. To achieve that mission, we are strengthening our Technology unit with an Infrastructure Engineer who will help build a stable, scalable and future‑proof infrastructure platform in an organisation where technology does not have a supporting role, but is key to its mission.
Do you want to join our team? Then let's meet! We look forward to receiving your CV and motivation letter.
About you
- You have at least two years of relevant experience in an infrastructure or platform environment.
- You have experience with Linux environments and containers and you understand how networks function.
- You can work with Git.
- You know the basics of monitoring tools and understand how to follow up systems proactively.
- You can read and write scripts (for example in bash or python).
- Knowledge of Kubernetes and cloud environments.
- Concepts such as configuration management, Infrastructure as Code, GitOps and CI/CDsound familiar to you or you are motivated to keep learning and growing.
- You communicate fluently in Dutch and English.
Your job
You are given the opportunity to make an impact on systems that are essential to Belgium’s internet traffic. As an Infrastructure Engineer, you work with your colleagues on our infrastructure platform on Kubernetes and Linux virtual machines.
In practice, this means you:
- Contribute to the day-to-day management, maintenance and continuous improvement of our infrastructure platform.
- Maintain and improve the tools used by all teams to develop and roll out applications.
- Support other teams in using the platform and the associated tooling.
- Help safeguard the availability, performance and security of our systems.
Your team
You will be a member of the Platform team within the wider Technology unit. We are a team of four engineers, each with our own area of expertise, but with a single shared goal.
We work closely with the four other teams within Technology. The unit is jointly responsible for:
- Developing and operating the domain name registration system.
- Managing our public DNS service.
- The internal ICT environment.
- Making available strategic data and analysis tools
Important for this role
- Reliability and security are key: our infrastructure must be available 24/7.
- You think in terms of solutions and actively share your knowledge.
- Clear documentation and knowledge‑sharing ensure continuity within the team.
- You are structured and accurate and complete tasks efficiently.
- You are a team player who seeks shared results.
- You continue to develop your technical skills and keep up with developments in infrastructure and cloud technologies.
- You report to the Technology lead.
We offer
A light-filled office near the Vaartkom in Leuven. We're easily accessible by bike, public transport or car.
More importantly: our office is designed with a view to accessibility and comfort for everyone to ensure every colleague feels welcome and supported.
39 people work at DNS Belgium, divided over four departments: Digital Society, People and Business Services, GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) and Technology. Most employees have a hybrid work schedule, which means homeworking is also a possibility for you. DNS Belgium has a culture of openness, inclusiveness and sustainability. We have a good work-life balance and actively invest in training programmes and personal growth.
What you can expect
- A multi-faceted and challenging role with plenty of autonomy, enabling you to make your mark and benefit from person growth opportunities.
- We have a sustainable workplace and are an employer keen to invest in your development. We have a generous training budget and provide 12 days of training for you each year.
- Option to work from home (up to 3 days per week)
- An attractive salary with benefits such as group insurance, hospitalisation cover, a cafeteria plan (choice of bicycle leasing, extra-legal leave days, etc. ), meal vouchers, 32 days of leave, mobile phone subscription, laptop.
- A mobility budget (with the option of a car)
- A permanent contract.
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Why work here?
DNS Belgium is an open, inclusive and sustainable workplace. Communication, transparency and equality are important to us. Curious whether you would fit here? -
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