Cloud Architect (K10042)

About the Position

Cloud Architect (K10042)

DIST is the division within DRI responsible for the conception, management, and further development of the central ICT systems of the integrated police. The division is responsible for system architecture, servers, networks, databases, communication, video, data centers, technical standards, and ICT security. DIST also provides second-line support and monitors the continuity, security, and scalability of the critical ICT infrastructure of the police.

Project

Within DIST, there is an urgent need for reinforcement in the field of cloud architecture, with a clear focus on hybrid infrastructure, cloud connectivity, automation, security-by-design, and integration with existing on-premise platforms. The assignment is part of the further professionalization and security of the cloud, server, and infrastructure environment of the Federal Police, with particular attention to continuity, performance, governance, data protection, operational reliability, and resilience in incidents.

Mission

The Cloud Architect supports DIST in designing, validating, and guiding cloud and hybrid architectures. The consultant contributes to the delineation of technical standards, landing zones, network and security architectures, identity and access models, automation, monitoring, and infrastructure-focused cloud components such as hybrid connectivity, storage, backup, disaster recovery, high availability, capacity planning, and performance management. He/she translates functional and technical needs into robust, secure, scalable, and manageable cloud solutions, in close collaboration with the Server Platforms, Security, Datacenter, Networks, DBA, and project teams within DRI. The assignment includes both architectural advice and practical guidance in implementation, documentation, transfer, and support of operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate cloud and hybrid architectures
• Contribute to the delineation of technical standards and architectures
• Work closely with various teams to translate needs into cloud solutions
• Provide architectural advice and practical guidance
• Ensure continuity, performance, governance, and security

Requirements

• DevOps - Cloud Architect Expert
• Languages
  • English Active knowledge
  • Dutch Active knowledge
  • French Active knowledge
• Skills
  • Hybride infrastructuur, inclusief integratie tussen on-premise datacenters en cloudomgevingen Expert
  • Monitoring, logging en observability Expert
  • Identity & Access Management Expert
  • Azure networking Expert
  • Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Expert
  • Microsoft Azure Architecture Expert
  • Infrastructure as Code Expert
  • Containerplatformen en cloud-native concepten Expert
  • Cloud security architecture Expert
  • Windows Server, Linux Server, virtualisatieconcepten en integratie met enterprise storage in on-prem Expert

Nice to Have

• None specified

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and professional environment
• Collaborative and multidisciplinary team
• Professional development opportunities

About the Company

DIST is a division within DRI responsible for the central ICT systems of the integrated police. The division ensures system architecture, servers, networks, databases, communication, video, data centers, technical standards, and ICT security.

Application

Interested candidates can apply through the provided link.

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Start date: 01/10/2026 (as soon as possible)

Duration: Until the end of 2026 (extendable)

Work schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Location: Rue Royale 202A, 1000 Brussels

Work conditions: Office presence at least 2 times per week depending on tasks and in consultation with the team, remote work allowed (in Belgium)

Team: Multidisciplinary, mix of internal and external employees