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IT Manager @ Steelforce

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As IT Manager at Steelforce, you are responsible for building, managing, and continuously professionalizing a forward-looking IT environment that supports both the company’s operational continuity and its international growth. You ensure a secure, stable, and scalable IT infrastructure that underpins all critical business processes.

In this role, you combine daily, hands-on IT activities at the headquarters in Antwerp with broader strategic responsibilities. You manage and optimize all systems—from networks and cloud solutions to applications—and ensure they are secure, efficient, and ready for use. You take full ownership of Steelforce’s IT infrastructure and make it scalable for the company’s international offices.

Beyond the technical scope, you play a key role in digitalization and process optimization across the organization. You create a structured and well-organized IT environment and are responsible for establishing and enforcing clear IT policies. In doing so, you directly contribute to the further professionalization of Steelforce’s global IT landscape.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for managing the entire IT infrastructure at the head office in Antwerp and providing advice and support to colleagues worldwide, using tools like Intune and TeamViewer.
  • Structuring and managing all various Microsoft applications, such as SharePoint and Teams.
  • Manages the company's security at all levels, ranging from endpoint security to configuration within various Cloud SaaS platforms (Microsoft).
  • You are the central point of contact for all IT-related questions, covering software, network, and hardware.
  • In due course, you will take on responsibilities for developing and managing various IT-related policies, including security, GDPR, disaster recovery, and documentation.
  • Independently implements and configures new Microsoft SaaS solutions, such as SharePoint or OneDrive.
  • Collaborates with external partners for specific expertise, for example, during the implementation of a new backup system.
  • Contributes to the continuous improvement of the network, including setting up new switches and optimizing the local network infrastructure.

Profile

Experience and Background

  • Demonstrable experience in IT infrastructure management, with a focus on cloud-based environments.
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Cloud SaaS platforms (including SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune) is essential.
  • Experience in network management, including setting up new switches.
  • Experience in IT security, including endpoint security, backup systems, antivirus management, and implementing new security measures.
  • Experience with drafting and implementing IT policies (e.g., GDPR, recovery, documentation).

Competencies

  • A strong hands-on mentality, where you act as a generalist, open to everything from replacing hardware to implementing new SaaS solutions.
  • Ability to work independently and proactively in a role where processes and structures need to be optimized and organized.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Team player who collaborates smoothly with both internal and external partners.
  • Insight and maturity to perform IT tasks in a high-quality manner.
  • A proactive attitude towards organizing and gradually implementing IT improvements, with a focus on bringing the IT environment up to standard.

Language Skills

  • English and Dutch are an absolute must.
  • Knowledge of other languages is a plus, given the company's international context.

Offer

  • The opportunity to work for the leading European trader in the steel industry, ranked among the top ten largest independent steel traders worldwide.
  • A chance to play a key role in the digital transformation of Steelforce.
  • A dynamic work environment where your expertise and input have a direct impact on the business.
  • A role with a high degree of autonomy and room for innovation.
  • A unique opportunity to build an international network through extensive global contacts within Steelforce and with external partners.
  • The possibility to visit foreign offices and further expand your international experience.
  • A competitive salary package with a permanent contract and flexible working hours.
  • A modern and comfortable workspace in the heart of Antwerp.
  • An informal and collaborative company culture where teamwork and results are central.

 

Amon is the exclusive recruitment partner for this position.

If you are interested, don’t hesitate to contact Micha Van De Vijver at mvd@amon.be.

IT Manager @ Steelforce

Steelforce is the leading European trader in steel products and ranks among the world’s top ten largest independent steel traders. With its headquarters located in the heart of Antwerp, the company has grown over the years into a dominant player in the international steel trade. Operating in more than 100 countries, Steelforce exports 2.5 million tons of steel annually and generates an average revenue of over 2 billion euros.

Steelforce operates within a business-to-business model, serving as a strategic partner for steel producers and buyers worldwide. The company provides an end-to-end service across the entire supply chain, facilitating not only the purchasing and selling of steel products but also logistics coordination and financial transactions. With deep market expertise, a vast network of reliable suppliers, and a flexible, customer-focused approach, Steelforce can swiftly adapt to changing market conditions and deliver the most favorable trade solutions for its partners.

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