Database Administrator (DBA )

About the Role

Foreground Consultancy is partnering with a Saudi-based organization in Riyadh to recruit a Database Administrator (DBA003). This full-time role involves managing, maintaining, and optimizing the organization's database infrastructure. The successful candidate will ensure database availability, performance, security, and reliability, providing essential support for business-critical systems and applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain database management systems.
• Monitor database health, availability, capacity, and overall performance.
• Perform routine database maintenance, upgrades, patching, and configuration changes.
• Manage database storage, user accounts, access permissions, and system resources.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, configurations, and operational procedures.

Troubleshooting and Optimization

• Identify and resolve database performance issues, system errors, and connectivity problems.
• Optimize database queries, indexing, and configurations to improve efficiency.
• Conduct performance monitoring, capacity planning, and proactive system assessments.
• Investigate database incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective measures.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application development, and IT support teams to resolve technical issues.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise and hands-on troubleshooting capabilities. This position requires flexibility to support operational requirements beyond standard working hours to ensure continuous database functionality.

Experience Requirements

• 0-1 year of relevant experience in database administration.