About the Job:
We're Hiring | IT Database Administrator for a leading UAE government digital transformation authority. This is not a routine DBA role. Our client's roadmap is firmly cloud-forward, and they're looking for someone who has actively worked as a Cloud DBA on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Exadata Cloud at Customer (ExaC@C) — not just those with on-prem Oracle experience.
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Location: Sharjah, Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time
Responsibilities:
- Administer Oracle & MSSQL databases across on-prem and OCI cloud environments
- Operate and manage ExaC@C (Exadata Cloud at Customer) deployments
- Manage High Availability & DR: AlwaysOn, Data Guard, Oracle RAC
- Design and execute backup/recovery strategies (RMAN, Data Pump, OCI Object Storage)
- Automate database operations using scripts and OCI-native tools
- Provide L2/L3 support and work closely with application & infrastructure teams
Requirements:
- 7+ years of DBA experience (MSSQL + Oracle)
- Hands-on Cloud DBA experience on OCI — mandatory
- Practical ExaC@C exposure (Smart Scan, storage cell management) — mandatory
- Strong in T-SQL, PL/SQL, performance tuning
- Experience with OCI-native services: DBCS, Exadata Cloud Service, Autonomous DB, OCI Data Safe
- Oracle OCP certified; OCI Certified Database Professional — strongly preferred
- Understanding of ITIL practices and government-grade security compliance
Why This Role?
- Work at the heart of a government digital infrastructure programme
- Lead-edge Oracle cloud stack — OCI + ExaC@C at enterprise scale
- Stable, long-term government engagement
- Competitive tax-free package in UAE
Language Requirements:
Not specified.
