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