Senior Database Administrator: 24/7 Availability & Security

FallenAmbers; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Dubai is seeking a skilled Database Administrator (DBA) to maintain and optimize their database systems. The ideal candidate will ensure high availability, manage data security, and provide proactive support. A BS degree in computer science or relevant certification is required along with proven experience as a DBA. This role involves designing databases, minimizing downtime, and keeping the database secure and efficient.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as a Database Administrator.
• Hands-on experience with database standards and end-user applications.
• Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity, and SQL.
• Familiarity with database design, documentation, and coding.
• Previous experience with DBA case tools (frontend/backend) and third-party tools.
• Familiarity with programming languages API.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to think algorithmically.

Responsibilities

• Build database systems of high availability and quality depending on each end user’s specialized role.
• Design and implement database in accordance to end users' information needs and views.
• Define users and enable data distribution to the right user, in the appropriate format and on time.
• Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques and backup data.
• Minimize database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast query responses.
• Provide proactive and reactive data management support and training to users.
• Determine, enforce, and document database policies, procedures, and standards.
• Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy, and integrity.
• Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required.

Skills

Data backup

Recovery

Security

Integrity

SQL

Database design

Documentation

Coding

DBA case tools

Programming languages API

Education

BS degree in a computer discipline

Job description

A technology firm in Dubai is seeking a skilled Database Administrator (DBA) to maintain and optimize their database systems. The ideal candidate will ensure high availability, manage data security, and provide proactive support. A BS degree in computer science or relevant certification is required along with proven experience as a DBA. This role involves designing databases, minimizing downtime, and keeping the database secure and efficient.