Function

At Elia, the Datacom IP Networks team is the centre of competence for the IP-based networks used for, among other things: 

• communication with and within administrative sites;
• data flows between and within data centres (on-premises and cloud) and their secure areas;
• data flows between high-voltage substations and data centres for remote surveillance, meter readings, disturbance recorders, telephony, remote maintenance, physical security and intranet access;
• protection devices for high-voltage lines;
• connections with other energy partners;
• internet connections.

Reporting to the IP Networks Manager, the Datacom IP Networks Service, Requirements and Project Manager has the following objectives and tasks:

Service management

• Managing the service and product catalogue and communicating with the various stakeholders.
• Defining, managing and monitoring the KPI measurement system.
• Serving as the interface for communication with other teams regarding planned maintenance and unplanned outages.
• Managing maintenance contracts with multiple external suppliers: monitoring of the service provided, management of the asset database, monitoring and optimisation of financial costs.
• Helping to draw up, monitor and communicate cross-functional processes and procedures to ensure the professional management of IP networks.

Requirement management

• Keeping abreast of the latest technological trends in order to introduce relevant technologies that are new to Elia.
• Working closely with other Elia departments (e.g. IT, Asset Management, Infra Engineering) to collect and document internal requirements.
• Conducting market surveys and organising the exchange of information with suppliers.
• Helping to draft technical specifications and evaluating responses.
• Managing suppliers with a view to implementing the architecture that best meets Elia's needs.

Project management

• Conducting high-level analyses of the needs of new cross-functional projects.
• Drawing up, aligning and monitoring schedules with other departments (e.g. IT, Asset Management, Infra Engineering).
• Following up, and communicating with various stakeholders, regarding the progress of the work, issues and risks.

Your Profile

• You have a bachelor's or master's degree in electronics, ICT or telecommunications or equivalent experience.
• You have a comprehensive knowledge of modern IP-based LAN and WAN networks:
  • Level 3 (L3) IP networks, Multi-VRF, VRF Lite and IP/MPLS;
  • switching: campus design multi-VLAN and VXLAN;
  • cybersecurity: firewall, DMZ, authentication and IPS;
  • IPsec VPN, DMVPN and FlexVPN;
  • wireless: central switching with lightweight access points;
  • load balancing.
• You have at least five years' experience in defining, managing and rolling out IP networks.
• You can assimilate new technical information quickly.
• You have strong analytical skills.
• You have strong project management skills and a clear reporting style.
• You have excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate between departments.
• You are willing to continuously hone and broaden your technical knowledge of WAN and LAN networks.
• You can work independently and methodically.
• You are customer-oriented and cope well with stress.
• You are a team player and are willing to share your knowledge.
• You are fluent in Dutch, French and English (speaking, reading and writing).

Offer

• Salary: a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€10 per working day), eco-vouchers, sport & culture vouchers, bonuses based on individual and group results. 
• Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, ambulant care insurance for the whole family and also personal accident insurance. 
• Vacation: You will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 5 additional vacation days, 6 local days, 4 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment). 
• Social fund: Year-end vouchers, birth and marriage allowance. We will also cover part of the cost of glasses, a dental prosthesis or similar needs. 
• Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement. 
• Discounts: you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill. 
• Mobility: we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget. 
• Elia shares: Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price. 

Location

Avenue de Vilvorde 126, 1000 Brussels

Homeworking policy