Oracle Database Administrator jobs in United States

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.