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Engineering International Belgium

Database Administrator

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Engineering International Belgium

4–8 yrs exp Posted 1 month ago  · Apply by Jul 18, 2026

We are currently looking for a Microsoft Database Administrator (MS SQL DBA) to join an important international client operating large-scale and highly secure IT systems environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for professionals experienced in enterprise-level database administration, performance optimization, and Microsoft data platforms.


Key Responsibilities


  • Administration and maintenance of complex MS SQL Server environments
  • Database performance tuning, optimization, and capacity planning
  • Management of Always On deployments, backup/recovery strategies, and disaster recovery solutions
  • Development and maintenance of ETL processes, scripting, and data transformations
  • Support and maintenance of Microsoft BI and Microsoft Fabric services
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting database and infrastructure performance
  • Collaboration within secure and distributed IT environments


Requirements


Security Clearance: A valid EU Security Clearance will be required.


  • Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration


Expertise in:


  • SQL performance tuning
  • Execution Plans, SQL Profiler, and DMVs
  • Recovery models and disaster recovery methodologies
  • ETL tools and cloud-based database services
  • Experience with:
  • Microsoft Business Intelligence tools
  • Microsoft Fabric
  • Virtual infrastructures
  • Monitoring systems
  • Knowledge of restricted/high-security environments is considered a strong asset
  • Experience with Active Directory tiering models is beneficial
  • Excellent communication skills and proactive mindset


Certifications (strong asset)


  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate


Working Method


  • Hybrid distribution: approximately 30% on-site / 70% remote
  • Long-term assignment with possible extensions
  • Work within an international and mission-critical IT ecosystem


Candidates must be comfortable working in structured, security-focused environments.


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