Deadline Date: Monday 6 April 2026
Requirement: Geospatial System Operator
Location: Sigonella, IT
Full Time On-Site: Yes
Time On-Site: 100%
Total Scope of the request (hours): 1125
Required Start Date: 4 May 2026
End Contract Date: 31 December 2026
Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET
Duties & Role
* Design conceptual, logical, and physical spatial data models;
* Implement enterprise geodatabases using Microsoft SQL Server;
* Optimize complex SQL queries and spatial joins;
* Create stored procedures, triggers, and database functions;
* Deploy and manage geodatabases for ArcGIS Enterprise;
* Monitor database health and resource utilization;
* Implement performance monitoring tools;
* Optimize Storage straegies for large datasets;
* Automate database maintenance tasks (vacuum, indexing, statistics updates);
* Develop scripts for backup validation and restore testing;
* Translate business requirements into spatial database architecture;
* Collaborate with GIS analysts, developers, and IT teams;
* Provide technical documentation and system diagrams;
* Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis;
* Contribute to architectural decision-making;
* Integrate in current Image provisioning Team;
* Operate established multi-source imagery provisioning service including trouble shooting;
* Manage all relevant imagery and other data;
* Suggest improvements, discuss with supervisor and implement as agreed;
* Maintain provisioning environment;
* Maintain user-facing GIS web-based tools, e.g. dashboards, portals, etc
* Support multidisciplinary teams of users and technical and operational stakeholders;
* Participate in technical and operational meetings, offering advice and seeking solutions;
* Support NATO in the development of recommendations for updates to current services;
* Provide meaningful input to envisioning IT solutions that fit best NATO requirements
Requirements
* The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
* Education - BSc or equivalent in a geospatial or IT domain;
* Minimum 3 years' experience Microsoft SQL Server & Database Development, including: Advanced SQL (complex joins, CTEs, window functions, indexing strategies); Stored procedures, functions, triggers; Query optimization and performance tuning; Data modeling (conceptual, logical, physical); Normalization and denormalization strategies; ETL process design;
* Minimum of 3 years' experience and deep knowledge in all IT aspects of the Esri enterprises, including: ArcGIS Pro; ArcGIS Portal and components; ArcGIS Server, advanced publishing mechanisms and best practices
* Minimum of 3 years' experience and deep knowledge in configuration and maintenance of Esri components (Experience Builder, Dashboards, Story Maps, etc.)
* Excellent knowledge of Commercial Satellite Imagery, formats and metadata;
* Excellent knowledge of vector data manipulation and data management in a complex multi- network/multi-user environment;
* Experience in automating GIS workflows;
* Solid experience in working in a Microsoft environment with shared data access;
* Ability to independently plan and execute assigned project tasks under guidance, taking into account policies, programmer goals, priorities, funding and other planning constraints;
* Ability to receive and execute tasking in accordance with direction from NCI Agency staff;
* English Fluent
Desirable skills/experience
* Knowledge Java/Python scripting skills;
* Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization;
* Knowledge of NATO Functional Area Services;
* Knowledge of NATO Communication and Information Systems Infrastructure;
* Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements;
* Knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint;
* NATO and/or military experience;
* Highly motivated, good communication skills, team player
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