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Principal Architect

Location
Gosselies, Belgium
Work mode
On-site
Contract
Contract · Senior
Closed
28 Jun 2026

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About the mission

We are seeking a Principal Architect to support our lead architect during a period of organizational change. This role involves redefining the architecture service, coordinating IT strategies, and ensuring compliance with ISO 27001 standards. The position requires strong experience in enterprise architecture and excellent communication skills.

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Overview

As part of our organizational change, we are looking for a Principal Architect who will take on the role of deputy to the lead architect who is currently transitioning to another function.

This is a mission between 60% and 100% full-time equivalent, estimated to last from 6 months to 1 year with possible extensions, starting ideally on June 15, 2026.

This mission will take place onsite at our office in Gosselies. Upon request and with our agreement, some services may take place remotely.

The Gosselies site is not easily accessible by public transport, so possession of a driving license and a vehicle will be necessary for travel.

Key Responsibilities

Support the current lead architect in architectural activities, replacing them when necessary in various governance instances.
Redefine and implement a new architecture service in light of the ongoing reorganization with the tribes.
Coordinate and participate in ongoing IT strategies being defined and/or implemented, as well as ensure follow-up on implementations.
Collaborate and participate in various activities of the architecture team (Weekly/Monthly/guildes). Establish new activities as necessary.
Coordinate and update IT architecture templates with the relevant architects.
Evolve governance at the methodology level within the framework of existing tools (Sparx EA, Miro, CMDB, Alfabet) in collaboration with other entities and integrate into the reorganization.
Assist and coordinate activities related to ISO 27001 certification.

Skills & Experience

Required Skills

#### Mandatory
Proven experience in designing enterprise architectures – Must Have
Good documentation capability of solutions – Must Have
Excellent command of French – Must Have
Good knowledge of English – Must Have
Good knowledge of tools like Sparx.
Excellent knowledge of modeling concepts
General experience in one or more of the following areas: integration, data, and cloud (Azure).
Knowledge of ISO 27001 and basic security concepts.

#### Desired
Knowledge of the TOGAF methodology

From a soft skills perspective, the consultant is expected to:
be autonomous
be able to work in a team and have very good communication skills
be proactive / analytical mindset / precision and rigor in their work
be dynamic and composed
be stress-resistant
be able to synthesize and communicate effectively to both Executive Management and a technical team
be assertive and demonstrate active listening
be able to provide leadership.

Languages

French: C2
English: B1

Additional Info

This position may require access to confidential data and is classified as high risk for information systems. Therefore, in compliance with ISO 27001 standards, we are required to verify backgrounds by contacting at least one reference provided for any candidate selected for the mission.

What you'll do

  • Support the current lead architect in architectural activities, replacing them when necessary in various governance instances
  • Redefine and implement a new architecture service in light of the ongoing reorganization with the tribes
  • Coordinate and participate in ongoing IT strategies being defined and/or implemented, as well as ensure follow-up on implementations
  • Collaborate and participate in various activities of the architecture team (Weekly/Monthly/guildes). Establish new activities as necessary
  • Coordinate and update IT architecture templates with the relevant architects
  • Evolve governance at the methodology level within the framework of existing tools (Sparx EA, Miro, CMDB, Alfabet) in collaboration with other entities and integrate into the reorganization
  • Assist and coordinate activities related to ISO 27001 certification

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience in designing enterprise architectures
  • Good documentation capability of solutions
  • Excellent command of French
  • Good knowledge of English
  • Good knowledge of tools like Sparx
  • Excellent knowledge of modeling concepts
  • General experience in integration, data, and cloud (Azure)
  • Knowledge of ISO 27001 and basic security concepts
  • Knowledge of the TOGAF methodology (desired)

Skills

  • Sparx EA
  • Miro
  • CMDB
  • Alfabet
  • Azure