F‑35 KB Air Base Junior System / Network Administrator

Diegem

Full-time

Permanent employee

Opportunity

Support mission critical IT systems that enable F-35 operations and build a strong foundation in defense IT environments.

Together with the Belgian Defence, ILIAS Solutions manages the full data lifecycle and maintenance of the F-35 Autonomic Logistics Information System at the Operational Squadron Facility on Kleine Brogel Air Base.

Meaningful Work in a Mission Driven Environment

Reliable IT systems support mission readiness and flight operations. As Junior System and Network Administrator, you contribute to a secure environment where systems remain stable and available. You support the infrastructure behind operational workflows and help ensure that data remains accessible and reliable.

Complex Challenges, Clear Solutions

Systems operate in a controlled defence environment with strict procedures and high reliability requirements. Infrastructure, networks and data flows must work together without disruption. You support system and network environments and help maintain continuity within operational IT systems used in F-35 operations.

The Impact You Help Create

You support stable and secure IT systems that enable flight operations. Your work contributes to reliable execution and supports mission readiness in a real-world defence environment.

Your Mission

You are a junior IT professional with a basic foundation in systems and networking. You work in a structured way, follow procedures and show strong motivation to learn. You contribute to stable IT operations in a secure environment.

• Basic knowledge of Windows Server and Linux environments
• Understanding of networking fundamentals such as TCP/IP and LAN/WAN
• Familiarity with infrastructure concepts such as backup and virtualization
• Strong motivation to develop in system and network administration
• Clear communication in English and a team oriented mindset
• Willingness to work full time on site at Kleine Brogel Air Base
• Eligibility to obtain a security clearance

Support Core Defense Capabilities

• Fleet Management through system availability
• Expeditionary Operations through reliable IT environments
• Total Asset Visibility through stable data systems
• MRO and Sustainment through system support and continuity

Systems Thinking and Analytical Strength

You understand how systems, networks and data flows connect. You follow dependencies, recognize patterns and support stable system performance in a structured environment.

Working Across Teams and Functions

You work closely with senior system and network administrators in a controlled defence environment. Clear communication in English and a team oriented mindset support collaboration and daily operations.

Build Your Future with ILIAS

Grow Through Capability and Innovation

You build a strong foundation in system and network administration by working on mission critical IT systems. You gain hands on experience in a structured defence environment and learn how infrastructure supports real operations.

Grow in a Mission Driven Environment

At ILIAS Solutions, Defense Logistics and operational systems come together. You contribute to IT environments that support real flight operations in collaboration with Belgian Defence.

Build capability over time

At ILIAS, learning is embedded in the way we work.
Development takes place through daily exposure to complex systems, supported by a structured and modern Learning Management System. Clear development paths provide insight into current capability and possible next steps.

From onboarding to more advanced levels, learning remains practical and directly linked to the work. We invest in time, tools and guidance to support consistent development.

As capability grows, so does the impact you can make within the organization.

Contribute to What Comes Next

You grow into a system and network specialist and contribute to stable IT environments that support mission readiness. Your development supports long term continuity within defence operations.

Contact

Interested in starting your career in a high impact defence IT environment

Apply directly or contact tim.van.dam@ilias-solutions.com

We are excited to get to know you

About us

In defence operations, timing and reliable information shape every decision. Many organizations still rely on fragmented systems, limiting visibility and slowing execution. ILIAS Solutions connects logistics, maintenance, and operations into one integrated platform. This creates a single source of truth and enables teams to act on real time data across strategic, operational, and tactical levels. Large volumes of operational data move continuously between systems. This data reflects maintenance cycles, logistics flows, and asset readiness. Accuracy and consistency directly impact operational outcomes.