Database Administrator

Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations.

We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you.

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting 

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

1. Database
   
   1. Essential Skills
      1. 5+ years of experience in database administration and patch management, specifically with SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
   2. Responsibilities:
      1. Patching all database servers, including MS SQL Servers, MySQL, and PostgreSQL across all NATO locations.
      2. Ensuring that database patches are tested in a controlled environment before being applied to production systems
      3. Coordinating with application owners to minimize disruption and ensure that database-dependent applications continue to function correctly post-patch.
      4. Performing post-patch validation and monitoring to ensure database integrity and performance.
2. Oracle 
   
   1. Essential Skills
      1. 5+ years of experience with Oracle Database and Oracle WebLogic.
   2. Responsibilities:
      1. Patching all Oracle Database Servers and related Oracle platforms such as Oracle WebLogic, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and other Oracle-specific applications.
      2. Testing and validating Oracle patches in a non-production environment.
      3. Coordinating with relevant teams to ensure seamless deployment with minimal disruption.
      4. Monitoring and validating the performance of Oracle systems post-patch.

1. Hardware 
   
   1. Essential Skills
      1. 5+ years of experience in managing and maintaining enterprise-level hardware systems.
   2. Responsibilities:
      1. Patching and upgrading firmware on physical hardware including HPE Rackmount and Blade Servers, Dell Servers, and associated storage systems across various NATO locations.
      2. Ensuring all hardware is compliant with the latest security and operational updates.
      3. Conducting pre-patch validation and post-patch testing to ensure hardware stability.

 Working Location

• Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium

Working Policy

• On-Site, out of hours work required

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

We never know what new opportunities might be just over the horizon. If this opportunity isn't for you please feel free to send us your resume anyway and be the first to know if something suitable for your skills and experience comes up.