Infrastructure Engineer
Louvain-la-Neuve, BE
Mission
Join IBA, the global leader in particle accelerator technology and a pioneer in proton therapy solutions, as an Infrastructure Engineer within our R&D Proton Therapy business unit.
As Infrastructure Engineer, you will shape, design, implement, and test the IT infrastructure of the next-generation proton therapy clinical sites. You will be responsible for provisioning and automating these infrastructures using Ansible technologies, ensuring high reliability, scalability, and consistency across deployments.
Challenges we trust you with
- Participating in the evolution of our Proton Therapy IT infrastructure, including:
- Developing and optimizing Ansible playbooks and scripts to automate system setup, monitoring, and maintenance.
- Managing configuration control workflows using Git.
- Investigating, documenting, and improving deployment automation pipelines.
- Aggregating, testing, and documenting Quarterly Patch Bundles (SUSE, Debian, Windows, etc.), and ensuring compatibility with all supported software versions.
- Updating and testing automated provisioning and test systems for new OS versions.
- Assisting with the maintenance and administration of physical and virtual lab environments.
- Designing and running automated Python-based tests to verify the proper functioning of the IT infrastructure.
- Supporting seamless design transfer to operations, enabling smooth deployment of updates and upgrades at customer sites.
- Occasionally traveling abroad (2–3 missions per year, 5–15 days each) to support project needs.
What we value
You have:
- Strong expertise in Linux/Unix system administration (SLES, OpenSUSE, Debian)
- Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP networking (design and administration)
- Experience with virtualized environments (VMware, KVM)
- Proficiency in collaborative development using Git and/or SVN
- Solid scripting skills in Python (Shell and Perl are a plus)
- Familiarity with Ansible playbooks and inventories
- Active awareness of cybersecurity best practices
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal (including technical writing)
- (Bonus) Experience with PyTest, Samba4 AD DC, HP hardware (ProLiant servers, Z workstations, Aruba/ProCurve networking, 3PAR & Nimble SAN)
- (Bonus) Working knowledge of Windows administration
And you also are:
- Analytical and solution-oriented, with a keen eye for detail
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team
- Adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced and innovative environment
- Collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills to bridge technical and business needs
- Committed to continuous learning and professional growth
Life at IBA
At IBA, we value creativity, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. As a certified B Corporation (B Corp), we uphold the highest standards of social and environmental performance. If you’re ready to embark on a journey where your skills and ideas can truly make an impact, apply now to join our dedicated team. Let’s shape the future of technology together!
Apply today and be part of a mission that matters!