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# System Engineer Virtualization

- **Company:** Synctiv
- **Location:** Brussel, Belgium
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Backup Devices, Data Retention, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Windows Servers, Networking Basics, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Web Platforms, System Availability, Storage Technologies, Deployment Automation, Tools for Reporting, Nutanix, Vmware
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.be/jobad/be37cbc9c7b208035c9020eff8c8fe7802

## About the Role

Minimum 7 years of experience in virtualization/system engineering
At least 2 years in a senior or lead role
Strong expertise in virtualization platforms and backup solutions
Solid understanding of storage and infrastructure environments
Experience with automation and scripting
Analytical mindset with a proactive approach
Strong prioritization and problem-solving skills
Team player with good communication abilities
Fluent in English and Dutch or French (with passive understanding of the other)
Assignment Details

## Description

We are currently supporting a leading organization in the legal and public services sector in their search for a Senior Virtualization & Storage System Engineer.
You will join a highly skilled IT environment responsible for delivering secure, large-scale digital platforms used by professionals and citizens across the country.
Your Role
As a Virtualization & Storage System Engineer, you will be responsible for the management, optimization, and evolution of critical infrastructure systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and data protection., Provide Level 2 and Level 3 support for virtualization and backup platforms
Design, manage, and maintain virtualization environments (Nutanix AHV, VMware)
Implement and maintain high-availability and clustering solutions
Define and manage backup strategies (SLA, RPO, RTO)
Configure backup policies, retention, restore processes, and reporting
Manage archiving and long-term data retention
Automate provisioning and operational tasks (scripting & deployment)
Monitor and optimize performance, capacity, and storage usage
Contribute to Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP) and testing scenarios
Handle incidents and communicate clearly in case of SLA breaches
Document processes and ensure knowledge sharing across teams
Technical Environment
Nutanix AHV & VMware vSphere
Backup & data protection solutions
SAN & storage technologies
Windows Server environments
Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.)
Monitoring & reporting tools


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