# C004722 Geospatial System Operator (NS) - MON 8 Jun RELAUNCH

> EMW, Inc. · Villaggio degli Ulivi, Italy · Contract · Posted 2026-05-27

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** AAS

## Description

**Deadline Date:** Monday 8 June 2026

**Requirement:** Geospatial System Operator

**Location:** Sigonella, IT

**Full Time On-Site:** Yes

**Time On-Site:** 100%

**Total Scope of the request (hours):** 1125

**Required Start Date:** 29 June 2026

**End Contract Date:** 31 December 2026

**Required Security Clearance:** NATO SECRET

**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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