Title:

Database Administrator

Location:

Gosselies, Belgium (Hybrid –2 days/week on-site)

Duration:

Full-time mission, estimated for 1 year

Start Date: Ideally 21/04/2025

Mission Overview

An experienced Database Administrator is required to support ongoing operations within a corporate IT infrastructure. The successful consultant will join the Database Administration (DBA) team within the Infrastructure & Operations department. Hybrid work is possible, though on-site presence in Gosselies is required at least twice per week. A valid driving license and personal vehicle are preferred due to limited public transport access.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 2nd and 3rd line support for database-related issues.
• Coordinate issue resolution between internal IT teams and third-party suppliers.
• Monitor database performance using standard tools.
• Oversee database setup, maintenance, and monitoring activities.
• Identify and propose realistic improvements to systems and processes.
• Offer technical recommendations to development teams to promote secure and efficient database usage.
• Prepare and execute deployment and rollback (back-out) plans.
• Define and implement database standards, while staying updated with relevant technologies.

Technical Requirements

Skill AreaLevelPrioritySimilar role experienceSenior (5+ years)Must haveMSSQL implementation, management, migration3+ yearsShould haveOracle implementation, management, migration3+ yearsShould havePostgreSQL implementation, management, migration3+ yearsShould haveScripting & executionProven experienceMust haveDatabase optimization & monitoringSenior (5+ years)Must haveWindows Server & Unix/LinuxGood knowledgeShould haveVirtualization (VMWare, Hyper-V)Good knowledgeShould haveHigh availability systems (DRP/HA)Good knowledgeShould haveBackup solutions (e.g., Veeam)Excellent knowledgeShould haveExperience in environments with 2000+ usersProven experienceMust haveFrench language proficiency (CEFR C2)RequiredMust have

Soft Skills

• Strong customer and solution orientation
• Effective communication skills
• Adaptable and flexible
• Team-oriented mindset
• Ability to summarise and convey information to both technical and executive audiences