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# System Architect - IaaS Compute & Storage

- **Company:** Pauwels Consulting
- **Location:** Mechelen, Belgium
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), NetBackup, NetApp Applications, Systems Architecture, Virtualization Technology, Backup and Restore, High Performance Computing, Technical Debt
- **Published:** October 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://europa.eu/eures/portal/jv-se/jv-details/ZGMwZmNkYzMtNjgxZC00ZjNjLWFmMjYtOWQ5MjgzZWM3Nzg0IDM?lang=en

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience in system architecture focusing on IaaS compute and storage platforms.
 * You bring professional expertise in storage and backup technologies such as NetApp, Cohesity, and Veritas NetBackup.
 * You possess comprehensive knowledge of infrastructure components including virtualization, SAN/NAS, DRP, and High-Performance Computing (HPC).
 * You have a deep understanding of Open Systems and infrastructure security.
 * You're familiar with Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
 * You have strong analytical mind and conceptual thinking skills.
 * You are proactive and solution-oriented with strong stakeholder management abilities.
 * You are fluent in English.

Nice to Haves

 * Experience with large-scale datacenter renewal or automation initiatives.
 * Knowledge of architectural governance forums and decision documentation.

## Description

* Own the system architecture for infrastructure platforms, including virtualization, cluster design, SAN/NAS, and DRP constructs.
 * Define and maintain architectural principles, guardrails, and standards aligned with enterprise and assurance expectations.
 * Develop the architectural runway to enable upcoming platform capabilities while managing technical debt and lifecycle constraints.
 * Guide and challenge solution designs proposed by teams, vendors, and integrators to ensure consistency across environments.
 * Lead architectural decisions regarding availability, resilience, performance, scalability, and security.
 * Collaborate with stakeholders, including product management and security, to ensure architectures are operationally sound and auditable.