Geospatial System Operator (TH) for NATO with security clearance

Would you like to join the leading international intergovernmental organization

The Geospatial System Operator (TH) is a senior technical specialist responsible for the design implementation optimization and maintenance of enterprise geodatabases and GIS infrastructure. This role focuses on architecting spatial data models managing Microsoft SQL Server databases for ArcGIS Enterprise and ensuring high performance reliability and scalability of geospatial data services. The incumbent leads troubleshooting automates maintenance and supports multidisciplinary teams in a complex multi-network environment.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Valid security clearance at minimum NATO S*CR*T level;

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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