Database Administrator (DBA)

Integrated Solutions Tawantech; Saudi Arabia; Remote; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech solutions company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and optimize enterprise-grade cloud-hosted databases. The ideal candidate will have expertise in PostgreSQL and SQL Server, with knowledge of MySQL and Oracle DB. Responsibilities include ensuring database performance, implementing disaster recovery processes, and collaborating with teams to enhance database security and availability.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in PostgreSQL and SQL Server as primary databases.
• Strong working knowledge of MySQL and Oracle DB.
• Experience with OCI Database Services.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize cloud-hosted databases.
• Implement and manage high availability and disaster recovery processes.
• Conduct performance tuning and query optimization.

Skills

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

MySQL

Oracle DB

Disaster recovery

Performance tuning

Automation scripting

Cloud environments

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and optimize enterprise‑grade databases hosted on cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in PostgreSQL and SQL Server as primary databases, with strong working knowledge of MySQL and Oracle DB.
The DBA will ensure database performance, security, scalability, and high availability across multiple environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize cloud‑hosted databases (primarily on OCI).
• Perform installation, configuration, upgrades, and migrations of database systems.
• Implement and manage high availability, disaster recovery (DR), replication, and backup/recovery processes.
• Conduct performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning.
• Manage OCI Database Services including Autonomous DB, Exadata, and DBaaS.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for database management and monitoring.
• Execute DR testing, and ensure compliance with business continuity standards.
• Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation and operational procedures.
• Collaborate closely with application, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to support agile delivery.
• Monitor and enhance database security, patching, and access controls.