We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator (DBA) to install, configure, secure, and maintain enterprise database platforms. The role involves performance tuning, high availability management, backup strategies, and ensuring database reliability for mission-critical applications.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server, Oracle, or other enterprise database platforms.
- Monitor and analyze database performance; implement tuning strategies for improved efficiency.
- Manage and optimize schemas, indexes, partitions, and storage structures.
- Perform regular backups, restores, and disaster recovery planning and testing.
- Implement and enforce database security, access controls, encryption, and best practices.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation (architecture diagrams, SOPs, configurations).
- Troubleshoot complex database issues (performance bottlenecks, replication failures, corruption, etc.).
- Support development teams with query optimization, stored procedures, and data modeling.
- Configure and manage high availability and replication technologies (e.g., AlwaysOn, Log Shipping, Mirroring, Oracle RAC).
- Perform database upgrades, patching, migrations, and environment refreshes.
- Ensure compliance with data governance, retention policies, audit, and regulatory requirements.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 3–5+ years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator.
- Strong experience with one or more: SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL.
- Expertise in performance tuning & query optimization, backup & recovery solutions, and high availability & disaster recovery configurations.
- Strong command of T-SQL, PL/SQL, or other query languages.
- Experience with cloud database services (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, OCI DB, etc.) is a plus.
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Certifications:
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator
- Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
- AWS or Azure Database Certifications
- ITIL Certification (optional)
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Type: Full-Time (On-site)
