Database Administrator: Design, Optimize & Secure Systems

leading-edge; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

leading-edge is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to join its IT team in Saudi Arabia. The role will design, implement, and maintain databases ensuring high availability, performance, and security.

The position covers backup/recovery, tuning, security management, routine maintenance, and close collaboration with developers and analysts to meet business needs while maintaining thorough documentation and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3-5 years of database administration experience, preferably with Oracle, SQL Server, or MySQL.
• Certifications: Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or MCDA (MS DBA) would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain databases to meet business requirements.
• Perform backup, recovery, performance tuning, and security management tasks.
• Carry out routine maintenance including updates, patches, and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot database issues, optimize queries, and manage indexing.
• Ensure database security, access control, authentication, and encryption.
• Develop backup/recovery strategies to ensure data availability.
• Collaborate with developers and analysts to meet database requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of database design and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards.

Skills

Database design

Performance tuning

Security management

Backup and recovery

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft SQL Server

MySQL

Job description

leading-edge is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to join its IT team in Saudi Arabia. The role will design, implement, and maintain databases ensuring high availability, performance, and security.

The position covers backup/recovery, tuning, security management, routine maintenance, and close collaboration with developers and analysts to meet business needs while maintaining thorough documentation and regulatory compliance.