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Recognised as an architectural authority, you will define standards, patterns, and technology roadmaps, advising IT leadership and CxOs on their strategic choices. You will drive multi-cloud adoption (AWS, Azure, GCP), architect resilient and secure cloud-native platforms, and actively contribute to pre-sales, innovation, and practice capability development. You will also serve as a mentor for junior and mid-level architects across your scope.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead the definition, design, and documentation of enterprise-grade cloud and hybrid architectures.\nDevelop and own cloud architecture strategies, governance standards, and compliance frameworks.\nDrive cloud adoption and lead architectural decision-making for complex, multi-workload enterprise transformations.\nProvide solution architecture guidance and conduct analysis of alternative architectural patterns.\nDefine multi-cloud strategy across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including hybrid and edge computing scenarios.\nArchitect and oversee the delivery of PaaS platforms and containerised workloads at scale.\nDefine IaC patterns, CI/CD blueprints, and DevSecOps automation standards.\nModel Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and promote cost-optimised, FinOps-aligned architectures.\nAct as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and trusted technical advisor to client CxOs and IT leadership.\nMentor junior and mid-level architects, facilitate communities of practice, and contribute to capability development.\nEngage in business development activities: opportunity qualification, solution shaping, and proposal writing.\nContribute to thought leadership, technical publications, and practice innovation initiatives.\nWho We Are\nAccenture is a leading global professional services company that helps organizations build their digital core, optimize operations, accelerate growth and enhance services. We combine deep industry expertise with advanced technology capabilities in cloud, data & AI, security and intelligent platforms.\nIn Belgium and Luxembourg, our teams work with leading organizations across the public and private sectors to drive innovation, improve business performance and deliver meaningful outcomes through technology.\nWithin the Intelligent Infrastructure Services practice, part of Digital Core Reinvention, you will join a team of specialists dedicated to transforming the technology foundations of our clients. Our scope spans cloud architecture and migration, AI applied to infrastructure, managed service excellence and digital workplace transformation.\nYour profile\nLanguage Requirements\nFluency in English and fluency in French and/or Dutch\nAbility to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment.\nRequired Skills\nDeep expertise in multi-cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP) and large-scale hybrid cloud deployments.\nMastery of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, Pulumi) and GitOps practices.\nExpert-level container orchestration: Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE), Helm, service meshes (Istio, Linkerd).\nAdvanced networking expertise: SD-WAN, BGP, ExpressRoute/Direct Connect, Zero Trust Networking, SASE.\nStrong cloud security architecture: IAM, encryption, compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, NIS2).\nExperience defining enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices at scale.\nAbility to design high-availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity architectures.\nDemonstrated ability to lead technical teams and engage at CxO level.\nStrong analytical skills for architecture trade-offs, cost modelling, and risk assessment.\nPreferred Skills\nExperience with generative AI and LLM infrastructure (GPU clusters, vector databases, inference optimisation).\nFamiliarity with platform engineering, developer portals (Backstage), and Internal Developer Platforms.\nExperience with FinOps tooling and cloud cost governance frameworks in managed services contexts.\nKnowledge of legacy infrastructure or mainframe modernisation patterns.\nConsulting background in managed services or systems integration environments.\nExposure to edge computing, industrial IoT, or 5G infrastructure architectures.\nRelevant Certifications\nAWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional.\nMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).\nGoogle Professional Cloud Architect.\nCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).\nHashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate / Professional.\nTOGAF 9/10 or equivalent enterprise architecture framework certification.\nAdditional Requirements\nCandidates must be citizens of a NATO member country.\nCandidates must be eligible to work in Belgium.\nOur offer\nAt Accenture, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace that values diversity and promotes growth for all. As you join our global company with a world-class brand and reputation, we want to assure you that you will be part of a vibrant, diverse workplace culture. We firmly believe in openness and honesty, fairness and equality, and we celebrate the unique contributions of every individual. We are dedicated to getting to know the real you and supporting your personal and professional growth, so you can excel in whatever you're great at. At Accenture, learning is a continuous journey, and we provide numerous learning opportunities, both formal and informal, to enhance your role-specific skills and expertise.\nBeyond the impactful work we do for our clients and the nurturing work environment we provide, we offer a range of excellent employee benefits designed to cater to your diverse needs and well-being.\nThese benefits include:\n13th month + holiday allowance: Ensuring financial stability and recognition for your hard work.\n20 + 12 holidays: Providing ample time to recharge and spend quality moments with loved ones.\nLaptop and smartphone: Equipping you with the necessary tools to excel in your role, regardless of location.\nHospitalization insurance and extensive group insurance package: Prioritizing your health and well-being, so you can focus on what matters most.\nExtensive level of flexibility: Allowing you to decide\nBonus program: Recognizing and rewarding your exceptional contributions to the team's success.\nTraining & learning opportunities: Encouraging continuous growth and skill development to reach your full potential.\nGreen mobility program: Supporting environmentally friendly commuting options like e-bikes, public transport, bike 2 work allowance, and more.\nFlexrewards: Empowering you to customize your rewards package with our flexible benefits tool to suit your individual needs.\nDiscount program: Offering discounts at your favorite online shops, so you can enjoy life outside of work.\nEmployee shares purchase plan: Providing an opportunity to become a stakeholder in the company's success.\nEco-cheques: Promoting sustainable living and environmentally conscious choices.\nAnd many more!\nAbout Accenture\nAccenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services-creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us atwww.accenture.com\nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement\nWe believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. 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