RFQ C004677 - Database Administrator (PaaS)

McBride International; Town of Belgium (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

McBride International is seeking a Database Administrator for a contractor role focused on data engineering. This position involves designing and maintaining robust data pipelines and developing monitoring dashboards using Power BI and Grafana.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Microsoft SQL Server, knowledge of high availability architectures, and a valid Personnel Security Clearance. This role is integral in ensuring data quality and governance across systems.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data engineering, focusing on robust data pipelines.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server and other RDBMS.
• In-depth knowledge of HA and DR architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain data integration processes.
• Create and maintain analytical dashboards in Power BI.
• Implement and manage automation tools for database administration.

Skills

Data engineering

Microsoft SQL Server

Power BI

Automation scripting

Data governance

Education

Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) at level NATO Secret

Tools

PowerShell

T-SQL

Python

Grafana

SSRS

Job description

RFQ C004677 - Database Administrator (PaaS)

Nivelles, Belgium | Posted on 18/02/2026

You will be working as a contractor for our client the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA).

Job Description

• Design, develop, and maintain data collection, transformation, and integration processes across multiple on‑premises and cloud RDBMS platforms.
• Create, optimize, and maintain analytical and monitoring dashboards in Power BI, Grafana, and SSRS.
• Implement and manage automation tools and scripts for routine database administration, data extraction, and reporting.
• Produce dynamic reports and standardized templates to support database configuration management, performance monitoring, and lifecycle tracking.
• Manage installation, configuration, upgrades, and backups of database systems and related products both on‑premises and in the cloud.
• 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.

Requirements

Essential education, experience, and training:

• Extensive experience in data engineering, with a focus on designing, developing, and maintaining robust data pipelines.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server and other relational database management systems (RDBMS), including cloud‑based platforms.
• Solid understanding of high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) architectures, such as server clustering and virtualised infrastructures.
• In‑depth knowledge of Microsoft data and reporting technologies (Power BI, SSRS, SSIS) and familiarity with Grafana.
• Experience in automation for database and data pipeline management tasks.
• Skilled in developing automation scripts using PowerShell/T‑SQL or Python to enhance data collection, transformation, and reporting workflows.
• Ensures data quality, consistency, and governance across integrated systems, following organisational data standards and compliance requirements.
• Implements secure data handling practices including access control, encryption, and audit logging.

Education

A valid Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) at level NATO Secret is required.