Senior Geospatial Database Administrator

Salary: Competitive

Grade: 6

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Purpose

BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and train RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons.

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships.

The Senior Geospatial Database Administrator is responsible for maintaining and managing geospatial databases to ensure data integrity and security. The purpose of this role is to manage data identification, acquisition, management, and maintenance to ensure accurate, consistent, and efficient collection, analysis, and dissemination of geospatial data. The Individual should be able to work well unsupervised and will be able to plan and organise the team’s activities.

Job Accountabilities

• Develops and delivers training programs on geospatial tools and technologies.
• Ensures that users have the necessary knowledge and skills to operate geospatial tools and technologies effectively and efficiently.
• Collaborates with other geospatial specialists to develop training materials.
• Applies analytical and creative skills to develop optimal training programs.
• Monitors and evaluates training effectiveness to ensure high-quality learning outcomes.
• Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of geospatial training platforms and tools.
• Provides support to the GDMS team, prepares the required Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training and reports related to his duties.
• Leading the team necessary for its tasks as directed by the Line manager.
• Take a pro-active approach to planning and organising across multiple areas and an ability to communicate effectively across all RSAF Directorates, Depots, Operating Bases and Contractors.
• Develop a sound understanding of the Customer’s requirements and priorities and be able to make informed decisions based on this understanding.
• Manage financial issues on behalf of the RSAF fleet comprising of different aircraft variants, in several configurations, across a widely dispersed location, under stringent funding constraints.
  
  

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Master’s degree in Geospatial Information, or a related field.
• ESRI ArcGlS Enterprise Administration Professional Certification, ESRl Enterprise Geodata Management Professional Certification, or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in geospatial database management or administration roles.
• Experience working with GIS server software, preferably ESR, ArcGtS and Open Source.
• Experience working with Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Line.
• Customer Services Manager/Geospatial Services Center
  
  

Expatriate Employee Benefits

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation and access to free recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. In addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not to be missed.

On successfully securing a role your appointment to Saudi Arabia will initially be on single status. On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you in the future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia.

Saudi National Employee Benefits

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and travel allowance, a full health care scheme and access to subsidised recreational facilities

BAE Systems

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of 89,600 people in more than 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.