C004970 Database Administrator (NS) - FRI 9 Oct RELAUNCH

EMW; Eigenbrakel; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

EMW is seeking a Database Administrator to manage on-prem and cloud databases in a NATO SECRET environment. The role involves installing, configuring, upgrading, and backing up SQL Server instances, plus architecture for HA/DR and migrations to Azure.

You will automate operations, ensure data governance, and collaborate with cloud and app teams to maintain reliability. Applicants should have strong T-SQL/Powershell skills, experience with PostgreSQL/MySQL, and IaC/CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• Active NATO SECRET clearance is mandatory.
• Expert level SQL Server administration, tuning, and optimization.
• Experience in HA/DR solutions (Always On, Failover Clustering, Replication).
• Cloud databases across Azure; strong cloud deployment experience.
• Experience with open-source databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB).
• MongoDB experience preferred.
• Automation via PowerShell, T-SQL, Python scripting.
• IaC, CI/CD, and database deployment automation experience.
• Containerized/virtualized environments and observability tools.
• Data governance, security, encryption, auditing, andCompliance adherence.

Responsabilités

• Manage installation, configuration, upgrades, and backups of database systems on-premises and in the cloud.
• Design, develop, and maintain data collection, transformation, and integration processes.
• Monitor performance, availability, and capacity; proactively resolve issues.
• Develop automation tools, scripts, and workflows for DBA tasks and reporting.
• Produce reports and templates for configuration management and lifecycle tracking.
• Support migrations and modernization involving Azure and cloud services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure performance and scalability.
• Establish data governance and quality standards across systems.
• Stay current with technology roadmaps and security practices.
• Produce and maintain technical runbooks and architecture documentation.

Connaissances

MS SQL Server

HA/DR design

Azure cloud

PostgreSQL

MySQL/MariaDB

MongoDB

PowerShell

T-SQL

Python

IaC/CI-CD

CI/CD pipelines

Containerization

Outils

Azure SQL Database

Azure SQL Managed Instance

Azure Virtual Machines

Description du poste

Previously submitted candidates were found not compliant due to the following:

• The candidate has developer background. He has MS SharePoint Administration skills. His answers was general however was not comprehensive.
• The candidate has Oracle Database expertise not MSSQL. He doesn't work with MS Azure technologies

Deadline Date:

Friday 9 October 2026

Requirement:

Database Administrator

Location:

Braine-l'Alleud, BE

Full Time On-Site:

Yes

Time On-Site:

100%

Total Scope of the request (hours):

350

Required Start Date:

16 November 2026

End Contract Date:

31 December 2026

Required Security Clearance:

NATO SECRET

Duties & Role:

• Manage installation, configuration, upgrades, and backups of database systems and related products both on-premises and in the cloud
• Design, develop, and maintain data collection, transformation, and integration processes across multiple on-premises and cloud RDBMS platforms
• Monitor database performance, availability, and capacity, proactively identifying and resolving issues to ensure optimal service delivery
• Develop and manage automation tools, scripts, and workflows for database administration, monitoring, maintenance, and operational reporting
• Produce dynamic reports and standardized templates to support database configuration management, performance monitoring, and lifecycle tracking;
• Support database migrations and modernization initiatives involving Azure and other cloud database services
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and cloud engineering teams to ensure optimal database performance, reliability, and scalability
• Establish and maintain data governance and quality standards within reporting and integration processes;
• Stay current with database technology roadmaps, contributing to continuous improvement of lifecycle management, security, and data reliability
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, architectural designs, and support runbooks

Requirements

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
• Expert-level knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration, development, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization
• Strong experience designing, implementing, and supporting High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions including: Always On Availability Groups; Failover Clustering; Replication; Backup and Recovery strategies
• Experience managing databases across cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure (Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure Virtual Machines)
• Experience on administering and supporting open-source database technologies including PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB
• Experience with NoSQL database technologies, preferably MongoDB
• Proficiency in database automation and scripting using PowerShell, T-SQL, and/or Python
• Strong understanding of relational database design, normalization, indexing strategies, query optimization, and capacity planning
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and database deployment automation practices
• Skilled in containerized and virtualized environments
• Strong understanding of database monitoring, observability, and performance management tools
• Ensures data quality, consistency, and governance across integrated systems, following organizational data standards and compliance requirements;
• Implements secure database management practices, including access control, encryption, auditing, and vulnerability management
• Lead technical investigations, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex database incidents and problems