About the Job: The company (NYSE: Company) is the world’s leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, assisting clients in harnessing the power of innovation to thrive amidst change. Formed by the merger of CSC and the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, the company serves nearly 6,000 clients in the private and public sectors across 70 countries. Renowned for its technology independence, global talent, and extensive partner alliances, the company delivers powerful next-generation IT services and solutions. The company is recognized as one of the best corporate citizens globally.
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We are currently seeking an SQL & Oracle DBA with essential job functions that include:
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and other database technologies.
- Responsible for database backup and restore functions, including scheduled tests of DR availability, focusing on MS SQL restoration and availability technologies such as Clustering, Replication, and Always-On.
- Actively participate in CAB meetings, DORM calls, escalation calls, and improvement sessions.
- Perform MS SQL production database level performance tuning.
- Enhance and tune SQL parameter/configuration files.
- Participate in SQL code reviews to enforce SQL coding standards.
- Build and report on SQL environment performance metrics and take actions to implement best practices.
- Assist in technical analysis and design for current and future projects.
- Write SQL scripts to extract data efficiently.
- Install database software/features on servers as needed.
- Monitor databases for performance and issues.
- Ensure databases are managed to Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTO).
- Collaborate with vendors and external support to maintain a stable environment.
- Architect and maintain Oracle RAC, Data Guard, ASM, and backup/restore strategies.
- Lead performance tuning, patch management, and complex incident resolution.
- Manage the lifecycle of Oracle and SQL databases including provisioning, migration, and upgrades.
- Ensure high availability and consistency across data centers.
- Implement automation for routine tasks using PowerShell/T-SQL, PL/SQL scripting, Cron Jobs, and SQL Jobs.
- Ensure compliance with NCA and NDMO regulations, secure data handling, and auditing.
- Mentor L2 Oracle/SQL engineers and collaborate with solution architects.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Typically, 6+ years of relevant work experience in the industry, with a minimum of 2+ years in a similar role.
- Advanced skills in Oracle 19c+, RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, OEM, SQL 2014, SQL 2017, SQL 2019, SSIS, SSRS.
- Expertise in SQL optimization, schema tuning, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with large database environments and hybrid cloud database setups.
- Strong knowledge of industry-standard database management practices and methodologies.
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (On-site)
Work Conditions: Full-time, On-site
At the company, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support well-being, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
