DBA Specialist

BlackStone eIT; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology firm in Dubai seeks a DBA Specialist to manage and optimize database environments. You will ensure high availability and performance while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a minimum of 4 years experience in database administration with strong skills in SQL and experience with Oracle or SQL Server. This position offers competitive benefits including Paid Time Off and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in database administration.
• Strong skills in database management systems.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain database systems.
• Monitor and optimize database performance.
• Implement backup and recovery procedures.
• Enforce security measures for databases.
• Collaborate with developers for database optimization.

Skills

Database administration

Installation and configuration

Performance tuning and optimization

SQL proficiency

PL/SQL or T-SQL

Backup and recovery solutions

Database security best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

MySQL

Job description

BlackStone eIT is looking for a talented DBA Specialist to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will play a key part in managing our database environments, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. You will work closely with various teams to understand their data requirements, optimize database systems, and implement best practices in database management.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain database systems, ensuring they are configured for performance and reliability.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, troubleshooting any issues that arise.
• Implement robust backup and recovery procedures to safeguard against data loss.
• Enforce security measures to protect databases from unauthorized access and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with developers to optimize database queries and improve application performance.
• Execute database changes, including migrations, upgrades, and patches, while minimizing downtime.
• Document database configurations, scripts, and procedures to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing.
• Stay updated on the latest database technologies and industry trends to recommend improvements.

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in database administration, with a focus on database management systems such as Oracle, SQL Server, or MySQL.

Technical Skills

• Strong skills in database administration, including installation, configuration, and maintenance.
• Experience with performance tuning and optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with backup and recovery solutions, including the use of database recovery tools.
• Knowledge of database security best practices and compliance regulations.
• Proficient in SQL and experience with PL/SQL or T‑SQL.
• Understanding of database clustering and high availability configurations.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining data integrity.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus