Database Administrator

About Mutakamela Insurance

Mutakamela Insurance is a growing leader within the insurance sector in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company is committed to attracting and developing top talent to support its continued success and expansion. Mutakamela fosters a culture rooted in professionalism, innovation, and collaboration, aiming to build a strong, capable workforce aligned with its core values and strategic goals.

The Role: Database Administrator

Mutakamela Insurance is seeking a Database Administrator to manage, optimize, and secure its database systems. This full-time role requires 2-5 years of experience, primarily in SQL Database Administration, with a preference for experience in MongoDB. The Database Administrator will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, integrity, and availability of database systems, implementing efficient backup and recovery strategies, and monitoring performance across various platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the health and performance of SQL databases, ensuring availability, reliability, and scalability.
• Implement and manage comprehensive backup and recovery plans for SQL databases, ensuring data protection and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server instances, databases, and related components.
• Administer database security policies, manage user access, and ensure compliance with best practices.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in SQL queries, indexing, and server performance, optimizing database configurations for maximum efficiency.
• Perform regular database software updates and patches to keep systems up to date and secure.
• Configure and maintain high-availability solutions such as Always On Availability Groups, database replication, and clustering.
• Continuously monitor and optimize SQL query performance, server load, and resource utilization.
• Develop scripts for database automation tasks including backup, maintenance, and monitoring.

Challenges of the Role

• Managing and storing increasing amounts of data effectively.
• Protecting sensitive customer and financial information from cyber threats.
• Ensuring databases can handle heavy workloads and provide fast response times.
• Adhering to industry regulations and data privacy standards.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Extensive experience in SQL Database Administration, including monitoring, backups, and performance tuning.
• Solid understanding of performance monitoring and optimization techniques for databases.
• Preferably, experience with MongoDB.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, particularly for database performance issues.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a professional and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and strategic growth.