Database Administrator📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | Remote | |
| Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
Adesso GCC is seeking a motivated and accountable Database Administrator to join its team. This role is central to managing, optimizing, and securing enterprise-level database systems that support local and global markets. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to modern data ecosystems within a fast-paced environment.
The Database Administrator ensures the reliability, integrity, and availability of database systems. This involves implementing backup and recovery strategies, continuous performance monitoring, and proactive troubleshooting to maintain seamless operations across various platforms. Adesso GCC is committed to employee development and provides a platform for growth and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor database health, performance, and availability to ensure optimal operation.
- Implement and manage comprehensive backup and recovery strategies for all database systems.
- Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server environments, ensuring they are up-to-date and secure.
- Manage database security, including user access controls and compliance with relevant regulations.
- Troubleshoot and optimize performance issues related to queries, indexing, and server configurations.
- Perform regular patching and upgrades to database software to maintain security and functionality.
- Configure and maintain high availability solutions such as Always On, replication, and clustering.
- Continuously tune database performance and resource utilization for maximum efficiency.
- Automate routine database operations, including backups, monitoring, and maintenance tasks.
- Provision and manage databases within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), ensuring efficient deployment.
- Configure and maintain Data Guard setups within OCI for disaster recovery and high availability.
- Establish and manage backup policies and automated backup processes in OCI.
- Configure and manage auto-scaling and storage solutions within OCI to adapt to changing demands.
- Monitor database environments using OCI Monitoring and Alarms, as well as logging and diagnostic tools.
- Manage database lifecycle operations through the OCI Console, CLI, and APIs.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in database administration, with a strong focus on SQL Server.
- Proven experience in performance tuning and optimization of database systems.
- Strong knowledge of backup, recovery, and high availability strategies.
- Experience managing databases in cloud environments, including provisioning, monitoring, and scaling.
- Hands-on experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) or similar tools.
- Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) database services is essential.
- Experience with MongoDB is preferred.
- Microsoft Certified Azure Database Administrator or similar certification is preferred.
- OCI certifications are considered a plus.
Required Skills
- SQL Technologies: SQL Server, T-SQL, SSMS, Always On Availability Groups, replication, and clustering.
- NoSQL Technologies: MongoDB, including Atlas, replica sets, sharding, and backup/restore procedures.
- Cloud Platforms: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), specifically its database services, Data Guard, and lifecycle management tools.
- Monitoring Tools: Proficiency with tools such as SQL Profiler, SolarWinds, MMS, Nagios, Zabbix, or similar.
- Backup Tools: Experience with SQL Server Backup, MongoDB Backup, Veeam, or comparable solutions.
- Scripting Languages: PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting languages for automation.
- Operating Systems: Windows Server and Linux environments.
- Core Competencies: Results Orientation, Driving Change & Innovation, Customer Focus & Relationship Building, Entrepreneurial Mindset & Strategic Thinking, Market Insight, Leadership & People Development.
- Technical Skills: Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, excellent communication and documentation skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams, high attention to detail and quality, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Work Environment and Location
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role is open to Saudi nationals only. Adesso GCC operates modern working hubs in Riyadh, offering flexibility for remote work. Employees benefit from agile structures and fast decision-making processes, with opportunities to engage in international, enterprise-scale projects.
Requirements
- For Saudis Only
- Requires 2-5 Years experience
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