Senior Database Admin Engineer

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, maintaining, securing, and optimizing enterprise database environments while ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance across systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain enterprise databases including installation, configuration, patching, backup, recovery, and performance tuning.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues related to performance, security, connectivity, and data integrity.
• Design, implement, and optimize database structures, schemas, and data models.
• Implement database security measures including access controls, encryption, auditing, and compliance standards.
• Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Develop automation scripts and tools for database administration and monitoring.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams to support business requirements.
• Manage capacity planning, storage optimization, and resource forecasting.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Required Skills & Expertise:

• Strong experience with databases such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.
• Expertise in database performance tuning, query optimization, indexing, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of database security, backup & recovery, disaster recovery, and compliance best practices.
• Hands-on experience with scripting/automation using SQL, PL/SQL, PowerShell, or Python.
• Experience with database monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant database administration experience.

Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time
Duration: 24 months (extendable)
Location: Sharjah, Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Client: Government Entity
Payroll: The company.

Language Requirements: Not specified.