Database Expert (Oracle, SQL Server, Exadata)

DXC Technology; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology in Saudi Arabia seeks an expert Oracle DBA to design, implement, and secure multi-database environments (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, and Sybase). You will drive performance tuning, high availability, and disaster recovery, aligning with governance and change-management processes.

The role emphasizes security, backup/recovery, and automation to optimize DB health and resource usage in a complex enterprise setting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Oracle DBA roles.
• Experience with OCI, Exadata, RAC, Data Guard and GoldenGate.
• Strong skills in database security, performance tuning and backup/recovery.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements secure database configurations across Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, and Sybase environments.
• Leads governance for database security policies and processes.
• Manages change and rollout of database changes with proper rollback plans.
• Automates maintenance tasks with complex scripting and monitoring.
• Ensures high availability and disaster recovery planning and testing.

Skills

Oracle DBA

Exadata

SQL Server

MySQL

Data Guard

GoldenGate

Performance tuning

Security best practices

High availability

Backup and recovery

RBAC

Partitioning

Materialized views

Tools

OCI

Exadata

RAC

Dataguard

GoldenGate

Job description

Technology Management

Database Expertise

Possesses in-depth knowledge of multiple database technologies, including:

Oracle Technologies

Expert-level understanding of Oracle database administration, including:

• Performance tuning (e.g., SQL optimization, indexing strategies)
• Security best practices (e.g., Oracle Data Redaction, user privilege management, database auditing)
• High availability and disaster recovery (e.g., Data Guard configuration, failover testing)
• Backup and recovery (e.g., RMAN backups, point-in-time recovery)
• User and access control management (RBAC)
• Advanced features (e.g., partitioning, materialized views)

Exadata Operations

Strong understanding of Exadata architecture, including:

• Storage management (e.g., Storage Cell configuration, Intelligent Storage Pool)
• Performance optimization (e.g., In-Memory technology, InfiniBand networking)
• Integration with Oracle database features for optimal performance

Microsoft SQL Server

Expert-level understanding of SQL Server administration, including:

• Performance optimization (e.g., query tuning, indexing strategies)
• Security best practices (e.g., Always Encrypted, data masking, role-based security)
• High availability and disaster recovery (e.g., Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering)
• Backup and recovery (e.g., transaction log backups, point-in-time recovery)
• User and access control management
• Advanced features (e.g., partitioning, replication)

MySQL Databases

Expert-level understanding of MySQL administration, including:

• Performance optimization (e.g., query optimization, buffer pool management)
• Security best practices (e.g., user privileges, encryption in transit and at rest)
• Replication configurations (e.g., master-slave, multi-master replication)
• Backup and recovery (e.g., mysqldump, binary backups)
• Advanced features (e.g., partitioning, stored procedures)

Additional Capabilities

Stays up to date with industry trends, emerging database technologies, and security best practices

Designs and implements solutions to optimize performance, scalability, security, and resource utilization, including:

• Capacity planning and resource allocation
• Performance tuning and bottleneck resolution
• High availability and disaster recovery implementation
• Database security design and enforcement

Database Design & Security

Leads the design and implementation of secure database configurations across Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, and Sybase environments

Defines and enforces security policies (access control, encryption, auditing)

Implements advanced database security features

Operational Excellence

Develops complex scripts to automate database administration tasks and improve efficiency

Monitors database health, performance, and availability using advanced tools

Troubleshoots complex issues (e.g., performance degradation, data corruption) and identifies root causes

Governance (Risk, Policy & Processes)

Adheres to established database administration policies, security standards, and operational procedures

Identifies and assesses database-related risks and recommends mitigation strategies

Contributes to the development of governance frameworks in collaboration with the Database Manager

Change Management

Participates in planning and executing database changes in line with change management procedures (e.g., change windows, rollback plans)

Provides technical support to ensure clear communication of changes and impacts to stakeholders

Supports development and testing of database change scripts

Assists in implementing rollback procedures when required

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Oracle DBA roles
• Strong experience in OCI, Exadata, RAC, Data Guard, and GoldenGate
• Experience in database migration and performance tuning

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