DBA Specialist

BlackStone eIT; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in the United Arab Emirates is looking for a skilled DBA Specialist. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in database administration, specifically with Oracle, SQL Server, or MySQL. Responsibilities include administering database systems, optimizing performance, implementing backup solutions, and collaborating with development teams. The company offers competitive benefits including paid time off and training opportunities.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in database administration.
• Experience with Oracle, SQL Server, or MySQL.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain database systems for performance and reliability.
• Monitor and optimize database performance.
• Implement backup and recovery procedures.
• Enforce security measures for database protection.
• Collaborate with developers on database queries.

Skills

Database administration

SQL

Performance tuning

Backup and recovery

PL/SQL or T-SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

BlackStone eIT is looking for a talented DBA Specialist to join our dedicated team.

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

• 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