Network Architect

Hybrid

Brussels, Belgium

Full Time

31-03-2025

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Job Specifications

Smart, Lean, Agile.

Aprico Consultants is an established ICT consultancy that steers the strategy and ICT transformation aimed at boosting your organization's performance, productivity and competitiveness. We combine deep expertise with understanding, experience and end-to-end capabilities across all industries, from consulting to solution delivery, achieving a 96% client retention rate.

Our mission? We develop and implement ICT solutions to improve the productivity, efficiency and profitability of clients, enabling them to become high-performance organizations in the face of disruptive market change.

Le Poste

Here's the challenge. Are you ready to take it on?

We are looking for a Network & Infrastructure Architect to support the redesign of a hybrid network landscape for a major client. You will work closely with the internal Network Architect to shape the future architecture, covering both cloud (primarily Azure, some AWS) and on-premise components (managed by an external supplier).

Your Responsibilities Will Include

Assessing the current infrastructure and defining requirements for a future-proof hybrid network
Collaborating with the internal architect to drive the network redesign
Interacting with external vendors and suppliers to align on technical expectations and delivery
Identifying the appropriate network technologies and security standards to implement
Playing a key role in the implementation phase and ensuring best practices are applied

Profil

Here's our wishlist for the ideal candidate:

Must-have Skills

At least 5 years of experience as a Network & Infrastructure Architect
10+ years in IT, ideally in complex and large enterprise environments
Proven ability to lead architecture redesigns independently, from concept to implementation
Hands-on understanding of hybrid networks: Azure (main), AWS, and on-premise setups
Strong knowledge of zero-trust networking principles, ideally with real-world experience across specific tools and frameworks
Comfortable working in less mature or evolving IT environments
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Fluent in French and/or Dutch, and English

Nice To Have

Experience in working with external suppliers or managed service providers
Background in enterprise-level security frameworks and network performance optimization

About the Company

Smart, Lean, Agile. Aprico Consultants is an established ICT consultancy that steers the strategy and ICT transformation aimed at boosting your organization’s performance, productivity and competitiveness. We combine deep expertise with understanding, experience and end-to-end capabilities across all industries, from consulting to solution delivery, achieving a 96% client retention rate. Our mission? We develop and implement ICT solutions to improve the productivity, efficiency and profitability of clients, enabling them t... Know more

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