Database Administrator

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Founded in 2018, Aerospacelab is an emerging figure in the aerospace sector, showcasing a remarkable achievement of 8 satellites successfully deployed in orbit. We pride ourselves on our dedication to vertical integration and TRL-9 implementation, solidifying our commitment to driving innovation in the space industry. 

With our operations strategically placed in various locations, including the US, Aerospacelab remains steadfast in its mission to deliver pioneering solutions for our diverse customer community. Aerospacelab recently broke ground on its Megafactory, the world’s third largest satellite manufacturing facility, scheduled to begin operations in 2026.

Role Overview

We’re seeking an experienced database administrator who’s eager to use and grow his or her technological skills on a worldwide stage. In this role, the successful individual will protect our critical information, systems, and assets, build solutions, implement new databases, provide training, and assist in the development of an overall data storage strategy. From early on, you’ll help empower our breakthrough innovations, be given challenging assignments, lead initiatives, and take ownership and responsibility. Our ideal candidate will be passionate about applying their skills to technology-based business model that creates real-world solutions.

Duties

  • Responsible for the design, maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of databases
  • Install and upgrade databases, manage, and integrate automation processes
  • Designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation
  • Managing accesses and security
  • Troubleshoot software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues
  • Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure and solutions
  • Databases backup management
  • Responsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performance
  • Liaising with programmers, applications, operational staff, PM and other needed technical staff
  • Will be SPOC and key people for the future data hosting strategy of the company
  • Will report to the IT Manager

Technical Skills

  • Knowledge and understanding of main databases technologies
  • Knowledge of PostgreSQL, MongoDB, InfluxDB, S3 Object Storage, TimeScaleDB
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes environment
  • Knowledge of Backup Systems related to databases
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills
  • Providing user / dev training, support and feedback
  • Scripting skills (Powershell, Python, …)
  • Knowledge of French and English

Qualifications

  • Master, PhD or bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
  • Certifications in the DB IT world is a plus
  • Experience with scripting and automation tools
  • A proven track record of managing and implementing databases

joining us

  • Build your own career path 
  • Direct impact on the growth trajectory of the company 
  • Flat hierarchy 
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Flexible ways of working 
  • Salary package consistent with your experience
  • Department

    IT & Security

  • Office

    Mont-Saint-Guibert

  • Contract type

    Full Time

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What we offer

Build your own career path

Direct impact on the growth of the company

Flat hierarchy

Fast-paced environment

Flexible ways of working

Salary package consistent with your experience