Business Architect Platform ServicesStart: asapPeriod: 31-08-2026Possible extension: YESHours per week: 36ZZP not possibleEnglish and Dutch mandatoryJob descriptionAs Business Architect - Platform Services, you shape the future of how our platform services are designed, delivered, and evolved. You work closely with the Area Lead (product & strategy) and Tech Lead (people & delivery) to translate business goals, regulatory demands, and engineering best practices into a clear, practical architecture. Your mission: design platform services that are modern, secure, resilient, and fit for purpose - from operating systems to backup and recovery, including strong cyber recovery strategies. This role is perfect for someone who loves deep technical challenges and enjoys explaining complex concepts in a way that brings people along. What youll doArchitectural leadershipOwn and evolve the architecture blueprint for Platform Services.Ensure alignment with engineering standards, enterprise architecture, and regulatory requirements.Guide choices around Linux and Windows platforms, SAN, NAS, object storage, archiving and cyber recovery, lifecycle management, and standardization.Platform resilience & recoveryShape architectures for backup, restore, and disaster recovery.Drive strategies for cyber resilience, including recovery design, isolation, and restore confidence.Balance security, recoverability, cost, and operational simplicity.Collaboration & leadershipCo lead the Platform Services area together with the Area Lead and Tech Lead.Functionally lead Solution Architects working with multiple squads.Create clarity and alignment without hierarchy-heavy control.Foster a culture of learning, improvement, and shared ownership.Stakeholder engagementWork with stakeholders across regions and disciplines.Communicate architectural vision and roadmaps in a clear, engaging way.Be a trusted sparring partner for engineering, security, and leadership.RequirementsWhat you bringEducation: Masters Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.Experience: Significant experience in complex IT environments, including several years in architecture (business, enterprise, or platform).Operating systems: Strong hands-on and architectural knowledge of Linux and Windows platforms.Storage & data protection: Deep understanding of storage, backup & restore, and disaster recovery concepts.Security & resilience mindset: Experience with cyber recovery strategies, data protection, and platform security.Cloud & infrastructure: Solid understanding of on prem, cloud, and hybrid environments and how applications use both cloud and infrastructure.Communication: Able to explain complex technical topics clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences.Way of working: Curious, technically deep, collaborative, and focused on team success rather than personal spotlight.Language: Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.

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