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- Database Administrator (PaaS) for NATO with security clearance
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Job title: Database Administrator (PaaS)
Role Summary: Design, develop, and manage data collection, transformation, and integration processes across hybrid on‑premises and cloud RDBMS environments. Build optimized dashboards and automate workflows to enhance data reliability and operational efficiency.
Expectations: Deliver robust data pipelines, maintain data quality and governance, implement high‑availability and disaster‑recovery solutions, and continuously improve database lifecycle and security practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain data collection, transformation, and integration pipelines across multiple on‑premises and cloud RDBMS platforms.
- Create, optimize, and manage analytical and monitoring dashboards using Power BI, Grafana, and SSRS.
- Develop and run automation scripts (PowerShell, T-SQL, Python) for routine database administration, data extraction, and reporting.
- Produce dynamic reports and standardized templates for database configuration, performance monitoring, and lifecycle tracking.
- Install, configure, upgrade, and backup database systems both on‑premises and in the cloud.
- Establish and enforce data governance, quality standards, and compliance within reporting and integration processes.
- Stay current with database technology roadmaps and recommend continuous improvements.
Required Skills:
- Extensive data engineering experience with end‑to‑end pipeline design.
- Proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server and other RDBMS, including cloud platforms.
- Strong knowledge of high‑availability (HA) and disaster‑recovery (DR) architectures (clustering, virtualization).
- Expertise in Power BI, SSRS, SSIS; familiarity with Grafana.
- Automation skills using PowerShell, T-SQL, or Python.
- Understanding of secure data handling (access control, encryption, audit logging).
- Ability to ensure data quality, consistency, and governance.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent; SQL Server Certification; data governance or security certifications (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001, CISSP) are a plus.