System Administrator

Arηs Group, Part of Accenture, is looking for a System Administrator for one of its clients at the EU Institutions in Brussels.

Context

Within a European institutional environment, the assignment supports teams involved in socio‑economic analysis, data management, and geographic information systems (GIS). The role contributes to the maintenance, operation, and evolution of IT systems and technical architectures that underpin data analysis, visualization, and web-based dissemination tools. The consultant works closely with analytical teams and IT stakeholders to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient IT services supporting GIS and statistical activities.

Role & responsibilities

• Installation, configuration, and maintenance of system components and server software, including patch management
• Operation and monitoring of infrastructure, systems, and servers
• Preliminary diagnosis and resolution of software and hardware issues, in coordination with central IT services
• Coordination with hosting services and participation in IT-related discussions
• Implementation and evaluation of security standards in line with corporate guidelines, in cooperation with local security stakeholders
• Configuration management tasks, procedures, and documentation of systems, infrastructure, and operational processes
• Analysis of system performance and continuous monitoring of IT environments
• Creation and maintenance of static and dynamic web pages for GIS-related intranet environments
• Management of software updates on web servers and coordination of new web application deployments for intranet and internet platforms
• Installation and maintenance of web servers and development tools supporting web-based information systems
• Contribution to the definition and maintenance of intranet and internet architecture
• Technical support to analytical teams, including advice on appropriate software and IT solutions for GIS operations and data analysis
• Acting as a contact point for IT-related requests with institutional IT services

Your profile

• Strong ability to integrate into an international and multicultural working environment
• Proactive, self‑starting mindset with the ability to work autonomously
• Excellent team spirit and collaboration skills
• Ability to represent the team in technical IT meetings
• Comfortable working in a structured, large organizational environment
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Very good command of English (spoken and written)
• Knowledge of French would be considered an asset
• Ability to participate actively in multilingual meetings

Technical skills

• Very good knowledge of Server Operating Systems (Windows and Linux)
• Very good knowledge of Apache Web Server
• Good understanding of IT security principles and practices
• Strong experience operating and monitoring IT systems and infrastructure
• Good knowledge of Windows-based user environments, including Group Policies and registry management
• Experience with Microsoft 365 administration and applications management
• Experience with configuration management and system documentation
• Knowledge of version control tools (GIT, SVN, GitLab)

Any of the following would be considered an asset

• Knowledge of scripting and programming languages such as Python, Bash, Windows JScript/VBScript, SQL, and procedural languages (Oracle or PostgreSQL)
• Experience with HTML and JavaScript, including OpenLayers libraries
• Experience with interactive data visualization tools (e.g. Highcharts)
• Exposure to cloud environments, including Amazon Cloud
• Basic experience with GIS software (e.g. ESRI) and/or statistical tools such as R
• Familiarity with institutional IT ecosystems and procedures

WHAT´S IN IT FOR YOU?

• We value your contribution, which is why we offer a competitive and attractive salary package.
• Your wellbeing is our priority – from day one, you are covered by a comprehensive health insurance plan.
• Benefit from a convenient meal allowance provided through a ticket restaurant card.
• Take part in impactful projects that make a difference at both the national and European level.
• Continue to grow with us through in-house training sessions and a wide range of online learning opportunities.
• Join a collaborative culture where we regularly celebrate achievements and milestones together.