Database Administrator

Position: Church International - Database Administrator
Our client, a primary supplier to multiple NATO frameworks, is seeking a qualified to support their database and BI infrastructure.

Work Location:

Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium

On-site Requirement: 100% on-site

Mandatory:
Candidates must already hold a valid NATO Secret, EU Secret, or an equivalent national clearance level or higher

Contract

Start Date:

16 February 2026

Contract End Date: 31 December 2026

Contract Duration:
Various start dates across 2026

The Database Administrator will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, performance, availability, and lifecycle management of database platforms and associated Business Intelligence (BI) technologies in both on-premises and cloud environments.

Key responsibilities

Monitoring database performance and implementing measures to ensure high availability

Defining and executing backup, recovery, and upgrade strategies

Managing, patching, and upgrading BI technology stacks, including Oracle Analytics, OBIEE, ODI, Web Logic, Apache, and Tomcat

Automating database administration tasks and maintaining lifecycle management of software

Supporting both on-premises and cloud database environments

Skills & experience

Strong knowledge of Oracle, MySQL Server, and/or Postgre

SQL, with hands-on experience in at least two

Understanding of MySQL High Availability/Disaster Recovery solutions

Experience with Ords, Apache HTTP, and Tomcat administration

Proficient in Linux/Unix and Microsoft Windows Server

Knowledge of advanced HA/DR architectures, server clustering, and virtual infrastructures