Database Administrator

Oman Arab Bank; Muscat; On-site; OMR 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Oman is seeking a Database Administrator to manage and maintain MS SQL and Oracle databases. The role includes ensuring database security, performing health checks, and providing troubleshooting support. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in IT or Computer Science, with 1 to 3 years of experience in database management.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years experience in database administration.
• Strong understanding of bank’s policies, procedures, and standards.
• Good knowledge in databases and server languages (MS SQL, Oracle).

Responsibilities

• Manage MS SQL and Oracle databases including maintenance and monitoring.
• Troubleshoot database administration issues and grant/revoke user access.
• Ensure database security through data masking and encryption.

Skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Interpersonal skills

Reporting skills

Networking technical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Administration of databases

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering

Job description

Key Deliverables:

• Responsible for managing all the MS SQL and Oracle databases currently being used in the bank including periodic maintenance of the data stored.
• Perform routine health check of the servers to ensure zero downtime.
• Assist to run script(s) provided by requesting departments for the database and ensure that after the proper running of the shared scripts, the results of the script are shared with them and the Management.
• Perform continuous monitoring of the databases and troubleshoot issues related to the database administration whenever required.
• Based on requests and approvals received from the Management, grant/ revoke access to users with regards to access to the database.
• Regularly perform a check of the memory of the workstations and disk space allocated to database management for effective usage and ensure disk pace/ memory is not high.
• Ensure all the checks for alerts in the system are resolved in a timely manner.
• Ensure the security of the database by necessarily masking the sensitive data and performing TDE(Transferring Data Encryption) for securing the whole database.
• Ensure all activities are carried out, as per bank’s policies, processes, and procedures.
• Participate in other tasks as assigned or other duties as assigned by the Management.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology/ Computer Science Engineering

Skills/Knowledge:

Communication skills.

Coordination skills.

Interpersonal skills

Reporting skills.

Networking technical skills.

Troubleshooting skills

Administration of databases/ tables

Experience:

1 to 3 experience in related field

Business Understanding:

Strong Understanding of bank’s policies, procedures, and standards.

Experience in trouble-shooting and diagnostic knowledge

Good Knowledge in databases

Good Knowledge in server language – MS SQL and Oracle