Job Opportunity: Operational and Project IT Support

Join Marlinks and Shape the Future of Renewable Energy
Do you have a passion for renewable energy, operational engineering, IT and working with people? Are you driven, communicative, and excited to contribute to innovative projects across the globe? Let’s connect!
At Marlinks, we are at the forefront of renewable energy, offering cutting-edge fiber optic monitoring solutions for submarine power cables. Our mission is to reduce failure rates and O&M costs for transmission systems, while lowering the carbon footprint in the renewable energy sector.
We welcome applications from both junior and seasoned professionals eager to make an impact!
Your Role
As a Operational and Project IT Support, you will:
- Supporting project engineers with their IT needs (setting up temporary networks and data flows, configuring servers …)
- Maintenance of server, sensor and fiber optic equipment in remote locations (e.g. at sea)
- Ensuring a smoothly functioning office IT infrastructure that complies and stays compliant with our information security policy
- Adhere to and enforce sound security practices set out in the ISP
Your Profile
We are looking for someone who:
- Highly independent and creative troubleshooter, able to find, read and understand logs
- Comfortable setting up and configuring Debian-based Linux servers using the CLI
- Intermediate understanding of networking: you can configure routers and switches, set up VPN tunnels and firewalls, and troubleshoot them
- Basic understanding of the AzureAD and MS 365 platforms
- Good knowledge of Windows: you can assist staff with questions about their laptops and their software
- Intermediate affinity with Python and Bash scripting. You can read a python program and debug it, and you can write simple scripts to aid you in your tasks.
- Rigorous approach to information security
- Fluent in at least English, fluency in Dutch highly preferred
- Flexible. There are a diversity of tasks to divide over a small number of people, so your role may evolve.
- Linux is your daily driver
- Knowledge of Ansible and Docker/Podman
- Any other programming languages
- Other Linux distributions: Redhat, OpenSUSE
- Windows Server
- Physically fit for seafaring and climbing missions, as well as some manual handling (you may need to obtain a GWO certificate)
What we Offer
At Marlinks, we provide:
- A fully equipped desk at our Ghent (Belgium) office, with the flexibility to work from home occasionally
- On-the-job training from our Lead Project Engineer and team, including GWO training by a certified center
- Occasional travel in Belgium and neighbouring countries
- An attractive remuneration package
- A chance to join a young, dynamic, and rapidly growing company
- Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
- A fun, inclusive, and engaging company culture where everyone has a voice
How to Apply
Do you recognize yourself in this role? We’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a motivation letter to jobs@marlinks.com. After an initial screening, selected candidates will be invited for an in-person conversation at our Ghent office.
Please note: Incomplete applications will not be considered, and we cannot assist with visa applications.
Take the next step in your career and help us shape the future of renewable energy at Marlinks!