Senior Database Administrator — Security & Disaster Recovery

Karachi Metropolitan University; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Karachi Metropolitan University is seeking a seasoned Database Administrator to install, configure, and maintain DBMS, ensuring data integrity, security, and availability across university databases.

The role requires 5+ years of DB admin experience, including supervisory responsibilities, with strong SQL/Oracle/MySQL skills and server management in Linux/Windows environments. Applicants should be detail-oriented with solid problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Software Engineering from an HE C-recognized institution.
• 5+ years of database administration experience, including supervisory roles.
• Proficiency in SQL, Oracle, MySQL, and database scripting.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain database management systems (DBMS).
• Ensure data integrity, security, and availability of institutional databases.
• Design and implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery plans.
• Monitor database performance, optimize queries, and ensure efficient data access.
• Collaborate with IT, Examination, HR, and Finance departments for database-related needs.
• Implement data access policies, permissions, and security protocols.
• Support integration of applications and ERP systems with university databases.

Skills

SQL/PLSQL/db scripting

Database architecture

Performance tuning

Security management

Linux/Windows server

Problem solving & troubleshooting

Education

Master’s degree in CS/IT/SE

Tools

Oracle

MySQL

Job description

Karachi Metropolitan University is seeking a seasoned Database Administrator to install, configure, and maintain DBMS, ensuring data integrity, security, and availability across university databases.

The role requires 5+ years of DB admin experience, including supervisory responsibilities, with strong SQL/Oracle/MySQL skills and server management in Linux/Windows environments. Applicants should be detail-oriented with solid problem-solving abilities.