Database Administrator: Infra, HA & DR Specialist

Dubai Careers - A Smart Dubai Initiative; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Careers - A Smart Dubai Initiative is seeking a senior Database Administrator to manage enterprise database environments across on-prem and cloud, ensuring availability, performance, integrity and recoverability. Responsibilities include backups, recovery, HA/DR, security, and collaboration with Infra, Applications, Network and Cybersecurity teams.

The role requires strong hands-on experience with SQL Server and Oracle, plus exposure to Kubernetes, backup tools like Commvault, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering or related field.
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Responsibilities

• Configure, monitor and optimize enterprise database environments for availability and performance.
• Manage backups, restore, and disaster-recovery processes across on-prem and cloud.
• Implement security controls and least-privilege access.
• Coordinate with infrastructure and cybersecurity teams for incident response and changes.
• Maintain documentation, runbooks and capacity planning.

Skills

Database administration

Performance monitoring

Security and access control

Incident handling

Automation and scripting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Professional certifications (e.g., DP-300, Oracle, Azure)

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

Datadog

RMAN

TDE

Commvault

HashiCorp Vault

Job description

Dubai Careers - A Smart Dubai Initiative is seeking a senior Database Administrator to manage enterprise database environments across on-prem and cloud, ensuring availability, performance, integrity and recoverability. Responsibilities include backups, recovery, HA/DR, security, and collaboration with Infra, Applications, Network and Cybersecurity teams.

The role requires strong hands-on experience with SQL Server and Oracle, plus exposure to Kubernetes, backup tools like Commvault, and