Database Administrator

Mutakamela Insurance; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Mutakamela Insurance is seeking a Database Administrator to manage, optimize, and secure our database systems. The role requires extensive SQL Database Administration experience (including monitoring, backups, and performance tuning) and MongoDB expertise where possible.

The candidate will ensure reliability, integrity, and availability of database systems, implement efficient backup and recovery strategies, and monitor performance to support operations across platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 4+ years in database administration.
• Experience with SQL Server and MongoDB.
• Experience with high availability and disaster recovery.
• Familiarity with backup/recovery, monitoring, and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health and performance of SQL databases.
• Implement backup and recovery plans for SQL databases.
• Configure and maintain SQL Server instances, databases, and related components.
• Manage database security policies and access.
• Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and optimize server performance.
• Configure Always On AG, replication, and clustering for high availability.
• Develop automation scripts for database tasks (backup, maintenance, monitoring).

Skills

SQL

Database administration

Troubleshooting

System documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology or related field

Tools

SSMS

Always On Availability Groups

Replication

Clustering

SQL Profiler

SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer

MongoDB Monitoring Service

Nagios

Zabbix

PowerShell

Bash

Linux

Windows Server

Job description

Mutakamela Insurance is proud to be a growing leader in the insurance sector in Saudi Arabia. We are committed to attracting and developing top talent to support our continued success and expansion. At Mutakamela, we believe in building a strong, capable workforce aligned with our core values and strategic goals. Our culture is rooted in professionalism, innovation, and collaboration, making us a trusted name in the industry and a great place to grow your career.

Summary:

Role:- The Database Administrator will manage, optimize, and secure our database systems. The role involves extensive experience in SQL Database Administration (including monitoring, backups, and performance tuning) and MongoDB (preferably), along with a solid understanding of performance monitoring and optimization techniques for databases.

- The Database Administrator will ensure the reliability, integrity, and availability of database systems, implement e cient backup and recovery strategies, and monitor performance to ensure smooth operations across various platforms.

Challenges

• * Data Growth: Managing and storing increasing amounts of data.
• * Data Security: Protecting sensitive customer and financial information from cyber threats.
• * Performance Optimization: Ensuring databases can handle heavy workloads and provide fast response times.
• * Regulatory Compliance: Adhering to industry regulations and data privacy standards

Responsibilities:

SQL Database Administration:

Database Monitoring: Oversee the health and performance of SQL databases, ensuring availability, reliability, and scalability.

• -Backup and Recovery: Implement and manage comprehensive backup and recovery plans for SQL databases, ensuring data protection and disaster recovery capabilities.
• -Database Configuration: Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server instances, databases, and related components.
• -Security Management: Administer database security policies, manage user access, and ensure compliance with best practices.
• -Troubleshooting and Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in SQL queries, indexing, and server performance. Optimize database configurations for maximum e ciency.
• -Patching and Upgrades: Perform regular database software updates and patches to keep systems up to date and secure.
• -Replication and High Availability: Configure and maintain high-availability solutions such as Always On Availability Groups, database replication, and clustering.
• -Database Performance Tuning: Continuously monitor and optimize SQL query performance, server load, and resource utilization.
• -Automation: Develop scripts for database automation tasks (backup, maintenance, monitoring).

Technical - Functional Requirements:

• -SQL Databases: SQL Server, T-SQL, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Always On Availability Groups, replication, and clustering.
• -Performance Monitoring Tools: SQL Profiler, SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer, MongoDB Monitoring Service (MMS), Nagios, Zabbix, or similar-Backup Tools: SQL Server Backup, MongoDB Backup, Veeam, or other database.
• -specific backup tools-Scripting and Automation: PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting languages for automation of database tasks.
• -Operating Systems: Windows Server (for SQL Server), Linux (for MongoDB, if applicable.

Education and Certifications:

• - Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• - Certifications (preferred): Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or similar SQL certification

Behaviors - Values Requirements:

• -Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, especially in database performance-related issues.
• -Strong communication and documentation skills.
• -Ability to work independently and as part of a team-Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• -Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize e ectively in a fast-paced environment

Experiences Required:

• inimum of 4 years of experience in database administration, with a strong focus on SQL Server.
• -Experience with MongoDB is highly preferred.
• -Proven experience in database performance tuning, monitoring, and optimization.
• -Solid understanding of backup and recovery processes, as well as high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
• -Hands-on experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), or similar tools.