About this job

Sapienza Consulting is recruiting a Database Specialist to join NATO – NCIA at Geilenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Responsibilities

• Executes efficient management and maintenance (both in-house and outsourced), installation and testing, operation and user support of databases for the NAEW&C data and mission support processes, hosted on NAEW&C networks and stand-alone IT/CIS Systems
• Oversees and applies life-cycle support for database configuration including installing and upgrading software and maintaining relevant documentation
• Oversees and applies quality assurance to the fielded databases software and support processes and related technical documentation
• Ensures effective system backup and recovery capabilities as well as adequate protection of all assigned ITCIS services (including software, on-line and archive data, workflows, etc. according to NATO NAEW&C security directives
• Ensures optimum database and application server performance and plans for forecast resource needs
• Ensures a viable disaster recovery capability for all assigned IT/CIS services (databases)
• Assists with strategies for effective use of database technology, taking account of the complex interrelations between hardware and software
• Recommends the definition of standards for database objects and ensures conformance to these standards
• Provides specialist expertise in the development, use or operation of database management system tools and facilities and enables configuration control on the engineering level of the software development environment
• Supports shaping database-related mission problems into solutions that deliver added value to the mission value
• Supports enhancing the business intelligence environment by further building business intelligence infrastructure
• Maintains current awareness of evolving methodologies, technologies, and tools for business intelligence and reporting
• Provides expert knowledge in the selection, provision and use of database architectures, software and facilities, typically taking responsibility for a team of technical staff
• Supports product selection and acquisition, trial installations and walkthroughs, deployment, enabler training, testing and release for use, in-house and outsourced technical support and maintenance, and user helpdesk support of each assigned IT/CIS service
• On request, participates in feasibility studies and technically reviews, requirements definition and refinement for components of IT/CIS services to be developed/produced/delivered /integrated / installed by external organisations (NAEW&C, NATO, Government, Commercial Contractor)
• Participates in analysis of causes and incidents of IT/CIS Service failures (including IT/CIS System trouble-shooting) and effecting appropriate action to correct problems related to database administration
• Maintains and operates an efficient and effective technical library for assigned databases
• The successful candidate will work on site at NAEW&C Force HQ in Geilenkirchen under the direction of the Head of the CIS Support Squadron or designated Section Chief

Profile

• Knowledgeable of both relational and non-relational (NOSQL) database principles, design, implementation and/or administration
• Knowledgeable of Object-Oriented Database principles design, implementation and/or administration
• Experience with writing queries and query optimization
• High-level knowledge of other computing disciplines including software development, system integration and IT service provision
• Desirable Specific Experience
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate Server 2012+
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate SQL Server 2012+
• Oracle Database 11g+ Administrator Certified Professional
• Oracle Enterprise Manager 11g+ Certified Implementation Specialist Oracle Weblogic Server 11g+ Certified Associate Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated knowledge and experience of NAEW&C Force CIS Squadron organisation, procedures and IT Systems.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU
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