C004722 Geospatial System Operator (NS) ITALY - 8 Jun RELAUNCH

Park Lane Recruitment ·www.plr.ltd

Location Worldwide - Other, Worldwide - Other, Italy
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
NATO
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Deadline Date: Monday 8 June 2026
 
Requirement: Geospatial System Operator
 
Location: Sigonella, ITALY
 
Full Time On-Site: Yes
 
Time On-Site: 100%
 
Not to Exceed: 63 EUR
 
Total Scope of the request (hours): 1125
 
Required Start Date: 29 June 2026
 
End Contract Date: 31 December 2026
 
Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET
 
Please do NOT apply for any NATO contract positions unless you meet ALL the following criteria:
  1. Current National or NATO SECRET clearance
  2. Nationality of one of the NATO member countries
  3. Current work visa for the specific location if applying for an in-country position
Any applications that do NOT meet all the above - and do not CLEARLY show these on the CV - will be deleted.
 
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
Skill, Knowledge & Experience:
  • 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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