Database Administrator (DBA)

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Híbrido; USD 27.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Vendor certifications

Exposure to diverse database tech

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Upington seeks a skilled Database Administrator to ensure the integrity, performance, and security of critical database systems. The role involves installing, configuring, upgrading, and maintaining various database platforms, supporting development teams, and ensuring smooth data operations.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in SQL and experience with major RDBMS, backups, recovery, and performance tuning, in a hybrid work setup with potential remote work.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with at least one major RDBMS (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL).
• Experience with database backup, recovery, and performance tuning techniques.
• Knowledge of database security principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with database clustering, replication, and high availability solutions.

Responsabilidades

• Install, configure, patch, and upgrade database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Monitor database performance, identify and resolve bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies.
• Perform regular database backups and ensure successful restoration.
• Implement and manage database security, including user access control and data encryption.
• Develop and maintain database documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with developers to design efficient database schemas and queries.

Conocimientos

SQL proficiency

Database performance tuning

Data security

Backup and recovery

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Herramientas

SQL Server

Oracle

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and dedicated Database Administrator (DBA) to ensure the integrity, performance, and security of their critical database systems. This role, based in Upington , requires a meticulous individual with a deep understanding of database management, performance tuning, and data security best practices. You will be responsible for installing, configuring, upgrading, and maintaining various database platforms, supporting application development teams, and ensuring smooth data operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, patch, and upgrade database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Monitor database performance, identify and resolve bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies.
• Perform regular database backups and ensure successful restoration.
• Implement and manage database security, including user access control and data encryption.
• Develop and maintain database documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with developers to design efficient database schemas and queries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with at least one major RDBMS (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL).
• Experience with database backup, recovery, and performance tuning techniques.
• Knowledge of database security principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with database clustering, replication, and high availability solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and vendor certifications.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility for remote and office-based work in Upington.
• Access to a diverse range of database technologies and challenging projects.
• A supportive and collaborative IT team environment.