ICT Systems and Networks Manager - Building Administration

Job Content

Want to play a key role in the performance and security of our IT infrastructure? Join our team and help ensure a reliable, secure, and high-performing network serving hundreds of users.

Here is an overview of the tasks to be performed as a System and Network Manager:

• design, install, configure, and deploy network infrastructures and equipment (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, firewalls, switches, routers, etc.).
• ensure the operation, maintenance, and evolution of network infrastructures to guarantee their availability, security, and performance.
• monitor network capacity and performance, analyze incidents, implement corrective actions, and manage the deployment of network evolutions.
• write and maintain technical network documentation, operational procedures, and guides for users and ICT teams.

Here is an overview of the tasks to be performed as an ICT Specialist:

• stay constantly informed of developments and advancements in the ICT field
• keep knowledge up-to-date with technical evolutions to strengthen credibility by providing service based on continuously updated knowledge
• stay informed about new technologies and developments in the field of expertise
• make proposals for the better functioning of the Service
• ensure supervision and monitoring of improvement projects.

More information about the position?

Find useful contact details in the "Contact Us" section.

Employer

There is 1 vacancy within the ICT Division of the Régie des Bâtiments - located at Avenue de la Toison d'Or, 87 in 1060 Brussels.

The ICT Division (Information and Communication Technology) includes the IT Infrastructure and IT Development departments:

• The IT Infrastructure Department is responsible for providing the hardware (Workstations for office and graphic applications: data entry, backup, and printing), infrastructure (Servers and network), and means of data transmission and communication (Internet, Intranet, Electronic Mail, and Remote Work) to meet the institution's needs. It also ensures IT security and organizes a Helpdesk.
• The IT Development Department is responsible for analyzing needs and developing and managing the applications necessary for the institution's proper functioning. It is also responsible for organizing or providing the necessary training in this area and ensuring the maintenance and adaptations of these applications.

The Régie des Bâtiments is responsible for the quality housing of federal civil servants' offices and the preservation of federal architectural heritage. Its mission includes the management and maintenance of existing federal real estate, as well as new construction, renovation, and restoration works. The Régie des Bâtiments consists of a central administration located in Brussels and several operational services across the country.

The Régie des Bâtiments has strongly focused on its modernization in recent years and is still undergoing significant change today. For example, it is developing a pleasant, high-quality, and motivating work environment for its employees. To achieve this, it focuses on results-oriented work, attractive offices, the use of new technologies, and increased digitalization of its operations. Finally, it places great importance on teamwork and a good work-life balance.

Skills

Behavioral Competencies

• Think critically: Question information based on objective criteria to arrive at relevant conclusions:
  
  • Process simple information and synthesize it
• Communicate: Exchange and transmit ideas, opinions, information, and choose the communication style and channels appropriate to the context and target audience:
  
  • Share opinions and adapt communication
• Be solutions-oriented: Approach problems positively, propose and implement solutions:
  
  • Implement solutions in a continuous improvement process
• Develop oneself: Develop skills based on personal needs and the organization's needs:
  
  • Seek to develop and update skills

This vacant position is part of the Technicians job family and falls under level B.

You will find more details on job families, assessed competencies, and their proficiency levels on the Competencies page.

Technical Competency

• Manage IT networks: Know the architecture of IT networks, access, security standards, and be able to apply them to practical cases.
  • Have a good understanding of the subject matter and be able to apply knowledge in practice.

Reasoning Aptitudes

• Abstract reasoning skills.

Attention!

Good motivation is also important.

The technical competency (in bold) is considered particularly important for the position. If this competency does not meet the requirements of this position, you will not be able to succeed in this selection.

Assets

• You have a good knowledge of Dutch (bilingual work environment).
• You have a B driving license (travel throughout Belgium).

Eligibility Requirements

Your Profile:

• Higher education diploma awarded by a Belgian Higher Education Institution, obtained in an IT, accounting (IT option), electronics, or programming section.

• You have a good command of IT network management.

• Having a B driving license and good knowledge of Dutch are assets.

You can find the complete description of the eligibility requirements and the job profile in the detailed job description.

Required Diploma by the Application Deadline:

• Higher education diploma awarded by a Belgian Higher Education Institution, obtained in an IT, accounting (IT option), electronics, or programming section:
  • short-cycle higher education diploma (e.g., graduate, professional bachelor's, teaching diploma, B.E.S.)
  • technician engineer diploma.

You may also apply if you hold a diploma obtained previously, equivalent to one of the aforementioned diplomas.

If you obtained your diploma in a country other than Belgium or in a language other than French, read the information regarding application on our dedicated page.

Do you wish to apply for a job vacancy in a language other than that of your diploma? Be aware that in some cases, you will need to demonstrate your proficiency in that language by passing a language test! Register for the required test as soon as possible, as obtaining the language certificate is a prerequisite for selection. Check if you are concerned by consulting the information regarding 'foreign diplomas or diplomas in another language'.

Upload your diploma in the CV section of your online account when registering. Otherwise, your application will not be considered.

Required Experience

No experience is required. You will receive the necessary training based on your prerequisites.

If, by the application deadline at the latest, you do not meet all the formal eligibility requirements above, we cannot consider your application.

Offer

Status and Grade

You will be hired as an ICT Expert (Level B) with the corresponding NBI1 salary scale.

Compensation

Minimum starting salary: €38,140.99 (gross annual salary, already adjusted to the current index, excluding statutory allowances).

The salary simulator allows you to calculate your gross and net salary by answering a series of questions.

Benefits

We offer you an interesting job that has a societal impact, with many benefits:

• A good work-life balance
  • flexible working hours for the 38-hour week
  • 12 days of compensatory leave (1 day per month worked)
  • possibility of remote work
  • 26 annual leave days and closure between Christmas and New Year
  • easy accessibility via public transport

• Several opportunities for self-development
  • numerous training and learning opportunities (to be followed during working hours)
  • numerous career opportunities

• Financial Benefits
  • possibility of receiving a bilingualism allowance
  • advantageous hospitalization insurance
  • free public transport for the commute to work
  • possibility of receiving meal vouchers
  • possibility of receiving a remote work allowance
  • possibility of receiving a bonus for cycling to work
  • possibility of benefiting from bicycle leasing
  • attractive benefits and offers thanks to the Benefits@Work card
  • various social benefits
  • provision of a mobile phone and laptop, with coverage of call costs
  • company restaurant with affordable prices

Find all information (additional bonuses and allowances,...) and benefits related to a job in administration on the FPS BOSA website.

Assignment Conditions

If you are successful in this selection, you will need to meet the following conditions to be appointed at the date of assignment:

• be Belgian or a citizen of another State party to the European Economic Area (or an assimilated citizen under certain conditions) or a citizen of the Swiss Confederation
• enjoy civil and political rights
• have a conduct that meets the requirements of the position
• not be personally in a conflict of interest situation
• not have been dismissed for serious cause or removed from office or revoked following a disciplinary procedure in the recruiting federal service within three years following the dismissal decision or the final disciplinary penalty.

Not yet a civil servant? You will be appointed after successfully completing the required probationary period.

Are you already appointed and meet the conditions for entering service based on federal mobility (internal market)? Then you can choose your method of assignment:

• Either a trial period of 3 months begins. During this period, you and the recruiting organization can decide on your suitability for the position. If you or your new employer find that you are not a good fit, you will return to your previous employer. If everything goes well from the start, you can jointly decide to make the transfer permanent earlier.
• Or a one-year traineeship begins. You will be appointed to the recruiting organization after successfully completing the required traineeship period.

Procedure

In brief:

1. We will examine your diploma and/or appointment decree
2. You will take several computer-based tests at FPS BOSA in Brussels
   Attention! If there are few candidates, this step will not be organized.
3. You will have an interview with a case analysis at the Régie des Bâtiments, in Brussels.

A complete description of the procedure can be found in the detailed job description.

Important:

• Regularly check the 'My Screening Procedures' tab of your online account to see if registrations for tests are open.
• Tests may be organized in person or remotely by videoconference. This information is indicated next to each step.
• You will only be able to register for tests during the registration period mentioned in the 'My Screening Procedures' tab. After this deadline, if you are not registered, your application will no longer be considered for this selection.
• If you cannot attend the session you registered for, you must unregister at least 1 hour before the start of the test. However, for organizational reasons, we invite you to unregister by the day before the test at the latest. To do this, in your online account, click on the cancellation link next to the date you chose. You can then choose another session, provided other sessions are still available.
• In case of problems during your registration for a test, please contact the person mentioned in the "Contact Persons" section as soon as possible and no later than 2 working days before the test date.
• If you do not register or attend a test, we will not consider your application for the rest of the procedure.
• If you do not pass a particular stage, the procedure ends and you will not be invited to any subsequent tests in the same selection.

Equal Opportunities and Reasonable Accommodations:

The Federal Administration actively pursues a diversity policy.

Are you a person with a disability, a learning disorder, or an illness? You can request an accommodation for the selection procedure. Consult our dedicated page on reasonable accommodations for more information.

Facilities offered to pregnant or breastfeeding individuals:

Are you pregnant or breastfeeding? In this case too, you can request facilities. You will find more information on this dedicated page on equal opportunities.

Step 1: Diploma Verification

You will be admitted to the selection provided you have the required diploma. This will be verified based on the documents to be uploaded (see 'Eligibility Requirements' section) to your online account by the application deadline.

Step 2: Specific Screening - Computer-Based Test (+/- 1h35)

This test will be organized based on the number of candidates who have passed the previous step.

The following competencies and reasoning skills will be measured using a situational judgment test and an abstract reasoning test:

• thinking critically
• deductive reasoning skills involving flowcharts.

This test will take place during the first half of November 2026 (subject to change). Via the "My messages and tasks" tab of your online account, you can register for this test. You will be invited to register only if you have passed the previous step. Choose your test date and time online from the available options. Do not wait until the last moment to register for the test, or you might not find available slots in the final days.

To pass this test, you must obtain at least 60 points out of 100 in total for both tests. Considering the number of positions to be filled, only the top 12 laureates will be invited to the next test. In case of a tie in points, this number may be extended in favor of the candidate.

After receiving your results for this selection test, you can request a written report within 2 months.

Attention: These tests are mandatory. You must therefore take all computer-based tests within the given deadlines, otherwise you will no longer be able to participate in the rest of the screening procedure.

Step 3: Specific Screening - Interview (+/-1h + 45 minutes of prior preparation)

The interview will assess whether your behavioral and technical competencies (see 'Skills' section) meet the requirements of the position. You will also be asked about your motivation, interest, and affinities with the field.

The oral examination will be preceded by a case study. You will be given sufficient time to prepare this case. It will be discussed during the interview.

Your CV in your online account will be used as supplementary information during the interview.

To pass, you must obtain at least 50 points out of 100.

This test will take place during the first half of December 2026 (subject to change), whether or not the previous step has been organized.

Via the "My messages and tasks" tab of your online account, you can register for this test. You will be invited to register only if you have passed the previous step. Choose your test date and time online from the available options. Do not wait until the last moment to register for the test, or you might not find available slots in the final days.

Final Result

If You Are Successful?

The ranking of laureates will be based on the results obtained in Step 3 - Interview. In case of a tie in points, priority will be given to the person who obtained the highest score in the technical competency during the interview. If individuals have equal scores in this section, their ranking will be determined randomly.

If you are among those who cannot take up their position immediately, your name will be placed on a waiting list from which we can draw as soon as a position becomes available for this role. Depending on your ranking, a contractual position may also be offered to you.

How Long is This List Valid?

A list of all laureates, valid for 1 year, will be established.

Additional Test

If this organization or others are looking for a similar profile, this list can also be consulted. Depending on your result, you will be invited for an additional test (often an interview). For some of these, specific diplomas or experience may be required.

Priority for People with Disabilities

In addition to this list of laureates, a specific list of laureates (valid for 4 years) with disabilities is established. They are only included at their request and provided they have submitted an attestation conferring them the status of a person with a disability. You will find more information on our page "Priority for Employment".

Any federal administration service that has not yet reached the quota of at least 3% of people with disabilities among its staff is required to consult these specific lists first.

Workplace Accommodations

If you have a disability and wish for workplace accommodations, you can inform your future employer at the time of your entry into service. You will find more information on our page "Workplace Accommodations".

Apply

Do you wish to apply? Complete your online CV and consult the full job description to familiarize yourself with all essential information and to prepare yourself thoroughly.

You can submit your application until October 27, 2026, inclusive.

You must apply through your online account. We screen the CV as it appears in 'My Account' as of the application deadline. We also screen the diploma, which you must upload at the time of application.

You cannot apply by fax or email.

How to upload your diploma?
You can upload your diploma to your online CV (before the application deadline) in one of the following formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, or TIF. The file size should not exceed 8 MB. If you are unable to upload your diploma, you can also send a copy to the contact person for the procedure (see 'Contact Us' section) mentioning your national registry number, your last name, your first name, and the selection number.

Additional Information

Tests and Results

You will find all information regarding the concrete déroulement of the procedure, your results, and the next steps of the procedure in your online account.

Your online account is the only place that reliably centralizes all this information. Therefore, regularly check your online account where you will find all information related to your selections.

A summary of your results?

After each screening stage, you can obtain a justification of your results. For certain tests, this justification appears automatically in your online account.

For others, you can request it through the contact person for the procedure.

Tests and Evaluation?

On our website, you will find more information about how the tests are conducted and how to prepare for them.

You will also find more information there regarding our evaluation methods.

Not satisfied with the selection procedure?

Send a complaint via this link.