C004202 Database Administrator (NS) - FRI 22 Aug RELAUNCH

Previously proposed candidates were non-compliant for the following reasons:

• The candidate has basic administration however NCIA NISC PaaS Database Service has complex database environments like Always On, Failover Cluster. The candidate doesn’t have an extensive skillset on these features and configuration.
• The candidate provided generic answers to technical questions without providing real-life examples according to his experiences
• The post requires an eextensive experience of Microsoft SQL Server on ON-Prem and Cloud Environments for supporting migration projects. It’s not the case for the candidate.
• The candidate doesn’t have proficiency in cloud database solutions such as Azure SQL Database and automation for ensuring efficient and scalable database deployments.

Deadline Date: Friday 22 August 2025

Requirement: Database Administrator

Location: Braine-l'Alleud, BE

Full Time On-Site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

Total Scope of the request (hours): 418

Required Start Date: 6 October 2025

End Contract Date: 31 December 2025

Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET

Duties and Role:  

• Supporting Database Migrations from On-Prem to Cloud Environments
• Maintaining Advanced DB Architectures on High Availability and Disaster Recovery Database Environments
• Knowledge of the Microsoft reporting technologies (PowerBI, SSRS, SSIS), Grafana reporting and Automation technologies (Ansible) and sound experience on at least two;
• Develops and configures tools to enable automation of database administration tasks.
• Develops dynamic reports for database management systems, including issues and considerations;
• Designs standard reports and automation policies to regulate database management system activities;
• Having basic knowledge for other database technologies like Oracle, MySQL and PostgreSQL
• Keeping up to date Software Lifecycle (roadmap) management of database products ;
• Performs routine installation, re-configuration, backups of database and related products on on-premises and cloud environments.

Skill, Knowledge & Experience:

• The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
• Proficient in cloud database solutions such as Azure SQL Database and automation, ensuring efficient and scalable deployments.
• Expertise in database administration, cloud database management and on-prem, and security best practices.
• Adapt at database migrations from on-prem to cloud,
• Have an experience for backup and recovery strategies, automation with PowerShell, and CI/CD integration, contributing to robust and secure database infrastructures.
• Extensive experience of Microsoft SQL Server on ON-Prem and Cloud Environments
• A good understanding of more advanced architectures on High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions, like server clustering and virtual infrastructures;