Cloud DB Administrator | HA/DR, Security & Automation

AE Jobs; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to join their IT team. This role involves managing cloud database platforms, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery, and implementing security measures. The ideal candidate should have strong experience with relational and NoSQL databases, performance optimization, and automation. Candidates based in the UAE with short notice periods are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Strong hands‑on experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases in cloud environments.
• Proven expertise in backup, recovery, HA/DR, and performance optimization.
• Experience in automation and scripting for database operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer cloud database platforms, including provisioning, upgrades, patching, backup, and recovery.
• Design, implement, and maintain high‑availability (HA) and disaster‑recovery (DR) configurations.
• Perform database performance tuning and capacity planning to ensure optimal system operation.
• Implement database security measures, including access controls, encryption, and auditing.
• Automate routine database operations and document standard operating procedures.
• Provide support during production incidents and conduct root‑cause analysis for database‑related issues.

Skills

Cloud database management

Database performance tuning

Backup and recovery

Automation and scripting

Relational and/or NoSQL databases

Database security measures

Job description

A leading technology solutions provider in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to join their IT team. This role involves managing cloud database platforms, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery, and implementing security measures. The ideal candidate should have strong experience with relational and NoSQL databases, performance optimization, and automation. Candidates based in the UAE with short notice periods are highly desirable.