#NC26ICT186783-2 - Geospatial System Operator (NISRF) RELAUNCH
Deadline: June 7, 2026
Requester: NATO
Location: Sigonella, Italy
Job type: Contractor
Start date: June, 2026
Security clearance: NATO SECRET
SCOPE OF WORK / DUTIES / ROLES
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Design conceptual, logical, and physical spatial data models;
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Implement enterprise geodatabases using Microsoft SQL Server;
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Optimize complex SQL queries and spatial joins;
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Create stored procedures, triggers, and database functions;
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Deploy and manage geodatabases for ArcGIS Enterprise;
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Monitor database health and resource utilization;
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Implement performance monitoring tools;
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Optimize Storage straegies for large datasets;
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Automate database maintenance tasks (vacuum, indexing, statistics updates);
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Develop scripts for backup validation and restore testing;
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Translate business requirements into spatial database architecture;
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Collaborate with GIS analysts, developers, and IT teams;
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Provide technical documentation and system diagrams;
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Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis;
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Contribute to architectural decision-making;
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Integrate in current Image provisioning Team;
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Operate established multi-source imagery provisioning service including trouble shooting;
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Manage all relevant imagery and other data;
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Suggest improvements, discuss with supervisor and implement as agreed;
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Maintain provisioning environment;
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Maintain user-facing GIS web-based tools, e.g. dashboards, portals, etc;
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Support multidisciplinary teams of users and technical and operational stakeholders;
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Participate in technical and operational meetings, offering advice and seeking solutions;
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Support NATO in the development of recommendations for updates to current services;
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Provide meaningful input to envisioning IT solutions that fit best NATO requirements.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Valid security clearance at minimum NATO SECRET level;
- BSc or equivalent in a geospatial or IT domain;
- 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;
- 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;
- 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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