SQL Database Administrator (SQL DBA) – Abu Dhabi, UAE

mindpool-tech; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindpool Technologies is seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator for an Abu Dhabi, UAE opportunity. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2005+), and strong expertise in Always On configurations, clustering, and TDE.

You will also integrate MSSQL with Hardware Security Modules (HSM), perform upgrades/patching, and maintain highly available database environments. Immediate joiners preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with Microsoft database products.
• Microsoft Certified Database Professional certification is preferred.
• Mid-level DBA experience managing MSSQL databases.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server versions 2005 and onwards.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain MSSQL Always On environments.
• Manage and maintain clustered database environments.
• Configure and integrate MSSQL databases with Hardware Security Modules (HSM).
• Upgrade database clusters and clustered databases to supported releases.
• Perform patching of clusters and clustered databases.
• Set up and maintain highly available database environments using MSSQL Always On.
• Work with Microsoft Transparent Data Encryption (TDE).

Skills

MSSQL Always On

Clustered environments

HSM integration

TDE

MSSQL

Education

Microsoft Certified Database Professional

Job description

ocation: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Company: Mindpool Technologies
Job Category: Information Technology (IT) & Software

Job Overview

Mindpool Technologies is urgently hiring an experienced SQL Database Administrator (SQL DBA) for an opportunity in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The ideal candidate should have more than 8 years of experience with Microsoft database products and hands-on experience managing Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) databases, including versions 2005 and onwards.

The position requires strong expertise in MSSQL Always On configuration, clustered database environments, Hardware Security Module (HSM) integration, database upgrades, patching and Transparent Data Encryption (TDE).

Availability: Immediate joiners required.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain MSSQL Always On environments.
• Manage and maintain clustered database environments.
• Configure and integrate MSSQL databases with Hardware Security Modules (HSM).
• Upgrade database clusters and clustered databases to supported releases.
• Perform patching of clusters and clustered databases.
• Set up and maintain highly available database environments using MSSQL Always On.
• Work with Microsoft Transparent Data Encryption (TDE).

Requirements & Qualifications

• More than 8 years of experience with Microsoft database products.
• Microsoft Certified Database Professional certification is preferred.
• Mid-level DBA experience managing MSSQL databases.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server versions 2005 and onwards.
• Strong hands-on experience in:
  • MSSQL Always On configuration.
  • Clustered environment management.
  • MSSQL and HSM integration.
  • Cluster and database upgrades.
  • Database patching.
  • High availability configuration.
  • Microsoft Transparent Data Encryption (TDE).
• Must be available for immediate start.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Salary and benefits have not been disclosed by the employer. Candidates should confirm compensation and employment details directly with the hiring team.