Deadline Date: Monday 6 April 2026Requirement: Geospatial System OperatorLocation: Sigonella, ITFull Time On-Site: YesTime On-Site: 100%Total Scope of the request (hours): 1125Required Start Date: 4 May 2026End Contract Date: 31 December 2026Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRETDuties & 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, etcSupport 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 clearanceEducation - 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 practicesMinimum 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
#J-18808-Ljbffr