Description
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): 418Required Start Date: 6 October 2025End 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.
Requirements
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;
Life at EMW, Inc.
EMW, Incorporated, a Northern Virginia USA-based company since 1995, provides excellence in Systems Integration and Technical Services in the fields of Information Technology, Networks and Telecommunications to Commercial, Government, and International organizations worldwide using a Customer-First attitude. EMW's vision is to deliver value added and technologically advanced products and services fulfilling all of its customers needs. EMW's value added offerings in expert systems and integration of information and communications technologies include the following core competencies: Advanced voice, data, and video convergence solutions Network security solutions and services Transmission media design, planning, deployment, and maintenance Operations and maintenance support services and solutions for WAN/LAN, desktop, file/server environments Logistics business processes and asset management products and services Software development and customization services EMW, Inc. is a US Small Business Administration (SBA) Certified program participant and maintains a US Government Services Administration (GSA) Schedule contract, number GS-35F-4931H as well as a NATO Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA), number 9858 with the NATO C3 Agency, encompassing all of its products and services offerings. EMW has offices in Herndon, Virginia, USA; Mechelen, Belgium; Beijing, China; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. For additional information, please contact: Kamal Raychaudhuri EMW, Incorporated 13873 Park Center Road Suite 225 Herndon, VA USA 20171
Thrive Here & What We Value- Prior experience in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements- Knowledge of post related applications like Desktop Alert, Jira Software, Adobe Creative Cloud Products- Experience with data modelling of complex systems- Desirable: Experience in NCIA processes and procedures.- A thorough knowledge of one of the two NATO HQ official languages, both written and spoken;- A good working knowledge (spoken) of the other NATO official language- On-site work required- 100% time on site- Full-time position- Familiarity with state-of-the-art technologies relevant to software engineering- Familiarity with cloud computing, SaaS, knowledge of Microsoft Azure</s>
