Microsoft Database Administrator

Employment: Full-Time Cronos Europa is a leading IT and digital transformation partner dedicated exclusively to European Institutions and agencies, delivering mission-critical solutions that shape Europe’s digital future. As part of the Cronos Group, one of the most innovative and fastest-growing technology ecosystems in Europe, we combine deep institutional knowledge with engineering excellence to support large-scale digital initiatives across the European Union. With over 1,000 specialists across Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, we help European Institutions achieve their digital transformation objectives through reliable, secure, and innovative technology solutions. About the Job We are looking for an experienced Microsoft Database Administrator to support critical ICT infrastructure and database services for a leading European institution. In this role, you will be responsible for the administration, optimization, monitoring, and support of enterprise database environments based on Microsoft technologies. You will work closely with infrastructure specialists, software development teams, service management teams, and business stakeholders to ensure high availability, performance, security, and operational excellence across database and business intelligence platforms. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to large-scale, mission-critical environments while supporting the continuous evolution of digital services within an international and multicultural setting. Key Responsibilities Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server database environments. Monitor database performance, availability, and capacity to ensure optimal service delivery. Perform database tuning and optimization activities. Deploy, configure, and support database solutions across distributed environments. Troubleshoot database incidents and perform root-cause analysis. Manage database backup, recovery, and maintenance activities. Design and implement ETL processes and data transformation solutions. Support and maintain Business Intelligence platforms, including SSRS, SSIS, and Power BI. Implement database changes following established IT service management and change management processes. Provide second-level support for database-related incidents and service requests. Collaborate with developers, infrastructure engineers, and support teams to ensure seamless service integration. Monitor database services and related infrastructure components. Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge repositories. Contribute to continuous service improvement initiatives and operational efficiency. Ensure compliance with security, governance, and best-practice standards. Profile Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience as a Microsoft Database Administrator in enterprise environments. Strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server administration and support. Experience with database monitoring, performance tuning, capacity planning, and optimization. Solid knowledge of ETL processes and data integration techniques. Experience with Microsoft Business Intelligence technologies, including SSRS, SSIS, and Power BI. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience working with incident, change, and service management processes. Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues in production environments. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently as well as in cross-functional teams. Professional proficiency in English. Desired Assets Experience supporting large-scale or highly regulated environments. Knowledge of ITIL practices and IT service management frameworks. Experience working in international and multicultural environments. Familiarity with automation and scripting for database administration tasks. Knowledge of database security, compliance, and governance practices. Experience with monitoring and management solutions for Microsoft environments. Relevant Microsoft certifications would be considered an asset. What We Offer The opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects supporting European Institutions. A collaborative and international work environment. Exposure to large-scale enterprise technologies and modern digital platforms. Continuous learning and professional development opportunities. A culture built on quality, innovation, collaboration, and empowerment. If you wish to integrate a dynamic structure on a human scale while working with modern technologies and contributing to Europe's digital future, don't wait any longer and join Cronos Europa!