Database Administrator

Database Administrators (4 Roles Available)

Location: Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium
Working Pattern: Full-time, on-site
Clearance Requirement: Candidates must already hold a valid NATO Secret, EU SECRET, or an equivalent national clearance level or higher.
Contract Duration: Various start dates across 2026

Our client, a primary supplier to multiple NATO frameworks, is seeking four experienced Database Administrators to support mission-critical database systems across on-premises and cloud environments. Working on-site in Braine-l'Alleud, you will play a key role in maintaining secure, resilient, and high-availability data platforms that underpin essential international operations.

Key Responsibilities (All Roles)

• Administer, maintain, and optimise enterprise database systems
• Support migrations from on-premises to cloud platforms (eg, Azure SQL)
• Implement and maintain High Availability (HA)/Disaster Recovery (DR) architectures and backup strategies
• Monitor performance, generate technical reports, and address issues proactively
• Manage life cycle activities, upgrades, patching, and roadmap alignment
• Ensure operational continuity within a strict security and compliance framework
• Develop automation and tooling for database operations (PowerShell, CI/CD, Ansible)
• Support reporting and analytics technologies (PowerBI, SSRS/SSIS, Oracle Analytics)

Desired Technical Exposure (Varies by Position)

• Microsoft SQL Server (On-Premises & Azure SQL)
• Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL
• PowerBI, SSRS, SSIS, Grafana
• Oracle BI Stack (OBIEE, ODI, OAS)
• Middleware: WebLogic, Apache, Tomcat, ORDS
• HA/DR technologies including clustering, replication, and virtualisation
• Automation and Scripting (PowerShell, Ansible)
• Operating systems: Linux/UNIX and Windows Server

These roles offer the opportunity to contribute directly to critical NATO capabilities, working in advanced infrastructure environments while supporting cloud transformation and service modernisation initiatives.

Apply now or reach out to Lydia wills at (see below)