C004622 Database MySQL Assistant (NS) - WED 11 Feb
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Summary
About this role
Deadline Date: Wednesday 11 February 2026
Requirement: Database MySQL Assistant
Location: Brussels, BE
Full Time On-Site: Yes
Time On-Site: 100%
Total Scope of the request (hours): 1500
Required Start Date: 19 March 2026
End Contract Date: 31 December 2026
Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET
Duties & Role:
Operational DBA Duties
- Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade MySQL instances (standalone and/or clustered).
- Perform routine maintenance (schema housekeeping, index maintenance, statistics updates, data retention support).
- Manage users, roles, privileges, and authentication methods according to least-privilege principles.
- Manage storage growth and capacity forecasting (disk usage, table growth trends, partitioning/archiving recommendations).
- Maintain environment consistency across DEV/UAT/PROD where applicable.
Performance & Query Optimization
- Analyze and optimize performance using tools and logs (slow query log, performance_schema, EXPLAIN/EXPLAIN ANALYZE).
- Provide indexing strategy and implement approved indexes/changes.
- Tune MySQL/InnoDB parameters (buffer pool, redo logs, flush behaviour, connection/thread settings, temp tables, etc.).
- Identify and remediate lock contention, deadlocks, replication delays, and inefficient access patterns.
Availability, Replication & Disaster Recovery
- Design and operate backup strategies (logical/physical backups, binlog retention, encryption where required).
- Execute and document restore tests on a defined cadence to validate RPO/RTO objectives.
Security & Compliance
- Apply MySQL hardening standards (secure configs, TLS in transit, encryption at rest if supported, restricted remote access).
- Manage patching and upgrades including risk/impact assessment and change planning.
- Support audit/compliance requirements (access reviews, evidence gathering, logging and retention).
Monitoring, Incident Response & Problem Management
- Implement/maintain monitoring and alerting (e.g., PMM, Prometheus/Grafana, cloud-native monitoring).
- Define alert thresholds and reduce noise (actionable alerts, escalation paths).
- Provide incident triage and resolution within agreed service hours and severity targets.
- Conduct root cause analysis for major incidents and deliver corrective/preventive actions.
- Maintain operational documentation (backup/restore, failover, replication fixes, common performance issues).
Skill, Knowledge & Experience:
- The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
- Strong administration of MySQL (preferably 8.0+).
- Knowledge of SQL optimization, indexing, and query execution plans.
- Expert knowledge on backup/restore (e.g., mysqldump, mysqlpump, Percona XtraBackup or equivalent) and point-in-time recovery.
- Linux fundamentals (system resources, I/O, file systems, network basics) relevant to database performance.
- Security best practices (TLS, privilege management, audit/logging, secure configuration).
- Knowledge on a second database technology like PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server
- Automation/SRE mindset: scripting (Bash/Python/Perl).
- 5+ years hands-on MySQL DBA experience in production environments.
- Demonstrated experience supporting business-critical systems with defined SLAs.
- Proven track record in performance troubleshooting and incident handling.
What you'll do
- The role involves operational DBA duties, including installing, configuring, maintaining, and upgrading MySQL instances, alongside managing storage growth and ensuring environment consistency across development stages. Key tasks also include performance analysis, query optimization, and managing availability, replication, and disaster recovery strategies.
About EMW, Inc.
The premier outsourced sales and marketing firm in San Francisco. With a goal of world-wide expansion over the next 10 years, EMW has made a commitment to develop our future leaders internally. Our award-winning training program combined with our "work hard, play hard" mentality makes us the most sought-after company to work for. With great leadership, the right attitude, and a commitment to excellent team work, long-term success is without question.
With our strong value placed on hard work, dedication, integrity, and great teamwork, we have set the foundation for imminent growth and success. With a commitment to exceeding our clients' expectations, EMW will be the most recognized company in the outsourced sales and marketing industry.
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