Microsoft Database Administrator (MSDBA) (Warsaw, 70% remote) – EU Public Institutions

TheWhiteam; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontex is seeking a Microsoft Database Administrator (MSDBA) to support the Collaboration Services Team in Warsaw with 70% remote work.

The role focuses on managing complex MS SQL environments, performance tuning, BI on‑premises, and Always On deployments, ensuring high availability and security clearance compliance across EU operations.

Candidates must have 5+ years in relevant roles, English at B2, and readiness for a 48‑month assignment at EU facilities.

Qualifications

• Experienced in administration of complex MS SQL based systems deployed in distributed environments.
• Expert in optimizing, tuning and planning capacity of databases.
• Experience in scripting MS SQL databases, data transformations and ETL tools including cloud services.
• Experience in design, implementation and maintenance Microsoft Business Intelligence on-premises tools and services.
• Experience in design, implementation and maintenance Microsoft Fabric tools and services.
• Hands‑on Experience in monitoring systems.
• Hands‑on Experience in administering virtual infrastructure.
• Basic Knowledge in administering other Microsoft systems.

Responsibilities

• Administration and monitoring MS SQL based database services.
• Providing 2nd line support to database management.
• Update the technical documentation and operating procedures.
• Troubleshooting databases.
• Deploying databases.
• Extracting, transforming and loading data.
• Planning capacity and availability of databases, tuning and optimizing databases.
• Implementing changes according to ICT change management procedures.
• Database monitoring and tuning.
• Database incident management.
• Reporting on activities.
• Other specific duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

MS SQL administration

Performance tuning

Scripting and ETL

BI on‑prem

Fabric tools

Monitoring

Virtual infrastructure

MS systems basics

Proactive teamwork

Adaptable to change

Effective communication

Education

Level 6

Job description

Microsoft Database Administrator (MSDBA) (Warsaw, 70% remote) – Frontex

Microsoft Database Administrator in support of Collaboration Services Team. Level Standard.

Place of performance:

Frontex Headquarters – 30% on-site, 70 % remote.

Duration of the mission:

48 months.

Security Clearance:

Is required (required from day 45 of assignment) - CONFIDENTIAL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL.

Minimum level of education:

Level 6.

Minimum English language skills:

B2.

Minimum IT relevant experience:

5 years (3 years in relevant roles).

Award Criteria:

35% Price / 65% Quality.

Minimum required scoring for interview:

60%.

Rate:

Flexible. The rate offered depends on the candidate’s level, in accordance with the European public grading system. Further details are available upon discussion.

• NWH: 210 days x 4 years.
• EWH: 18 days x 4 years.
• On Call Duties 2096 hours x 4 years.

Required technical certificates:

Not required. Any certificates provided will be considered a plus.

Knowledge And Skills

Knowledge:

• [01] Experienced in administration of complex MS SQL based systems deployed in distributed environments.
• [02] Expert in optimizing, tuning and planning capacity of databases.
• [03] Experience in scripting MS SQL databases, data transformations and ETL tools including cloud services.
• [04] Experience in design, implementation and maintenance Microsoft Business Intelligence on-premises tools and services.
• [05] Experience in design, implementation and maintenance Microsoft Fabric tools and services.
• [06] Hands‑on Experience in monitoring systems.
• [07] Hands‑on Experience in administering virtual infrastructure.
• [08] Basic Knowledge in administering other Microsoft systems.

Skills:

• [09] A proactive attitude, team‑work spirit, being self‑motivated with a strong user orientation.
• [10] Able to cope with the fast‑changing technologies.
• [11] Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technologies, technical and business concepts to multiple audiences.

Specific Requirements

• [01] Experience in working in Restricted environments.
• [02] Active EU security clearance at Confidential level (or higher).
• [03] Knowledge of DBPlus Performance Monitor application.
• [04] Creating and managing Always On deployments.
• [05] Mastery of recovery models (Full, Simple, Bulk‑Logged) and disaster recovery methodologies.
• [06] Expertise in using tools like SQL Profiler, Execution Plans, and Dynamic Management Views (DMVs) to diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• [07] Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate.
• [08] Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate.

Typical Tasks And Responsibilities

• Administration and monitoring MS SQL based database services.
• Providing 2nd line support to database management.
• Update the technical documentation and operating procedures.
• Troubleshooting databases.
• Deploying databases.
• Extracting, transforming and loading data.
• Planning capacity and availability of databases, tuning and optimizing databases.
• Implementing changes according to ICT change management procedures.
• Database monitoring and tuning.
• Database incident management.
• Reporting on activities.
• Other specific duties as assigned by supervisor.