Job Description

Dubai | United Arab Emirates

Posted : 12 Dec 2025
Technical PMO Full Time

Senior Database Admin (Arabic Speaker)

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Location: Dubai, UAE (Onsite) | Experience: 7 - 10 Years

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Senior Database Admin will be responsible for engineering, designing, implementing, administering, and maintaining enterprise database environments across the organization. Ensures database availability, scalability, performance, backup & recovery, security, and compliance with ITIL & ISO frameworks. Supports critical business applications and provides expert-level assistance to 1st and 2nd level teams. Leads database-related projects end-to-end and ensures continuous service improvement and operational excellence.

Roles & Responsibilities

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Database Administration & Operations

Install, configure, manage, and optimize enterprise database platforms including: + Oracle Database (12c, 19c, 21c)
+ Microsoft SQL Server (2012-2022)
+ MySQL / MariaDB
+ PostgreSQL
+ NoSQL Databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis) when applicable
Manage database instances, schemas, tables, indexes, partitions, storage structures, and user roles. Monitor database performance, availability, health, and security using advanced monitoring tools. Troubleshoot complex database issues, performance bottlenecks, locking/blocking, and long-running queries. Administer database clustering and high availability environments: + Oracle RAC
+ Always-On Availability Groups
+ DataGuard / GoldenGate
+ Failover Clustering
Ensure the highest level of database uptime and performance according to SLAs.

Backup, Recovery & Security

Implement and manage database backup and recovery strategies using: + RMAN
+ Data Pump / Export-Import
+ SQL Server Backup / Log Shipping
+ Commvault / Veeam / Enterprise Backup Platforms
Perform regular backup validation, restoration tests, and disaster recovery drills. Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory standards, ISO, and ITIL frameworks. Implement strong security controls: + Encryption (TDE, SSL, TLS)
+ Role-based access control
+ Auditing & logging
+ Data masking
+ Vulnerability remediation

Engineering, Design & Solution Architecture

Analyze business requirements and translate them into optimized database architecture and solutions. Design scalable, secure, and high-performance database systems. Perform capacity planning, sizing, workload analysis, and licensing optimization. Document architecture, topologies, SOPs, DR procedures, and upgrade plans. Evaluate new technologies, propose enhancements, and drive modernization initiatives.

Project Implementation & Management

Lead end-to-end database projects including upgrades, migrations, consolidation, replication, and optimization. Conduct site surveys, requirements analysis, and technical assessments. Provide training to customers and internal teams as needed. Ensure successful project execution within agreed timelines.

Incident, Problem & Change Management

Provide advanced L2/L3 support for all database-related incidents and problems. Follow ITIL processes for incident, problem, and change management. Update ticketing system with detailed technical actions and resolutions. Conduct root cause analysis and implement permanent solutions. Coordinate with vendors and internal IT teams for complex problem resolution.

Monitoring, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Act immediately (24/7) on alerts received for critical systems. Track and report database uptime, utilization, capacity, and performance. Prepare monthly reports covering database health, trends, resource utilization, and improvements. Recommend and implement enhancements to improve performance, reliability, and security.

Support to 1st & 2nd Level Teams

Provide expert-level guidance and knowledge transfer to 1st and 2nd level support engineers. Assist with escalations and complex troubleshooting. Participate in rollouts, upgrades, and major changes.

Requirements

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Qualification and Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field.

Minimum Experience & Skills

Minimum 7-10 years of experience as a Database Administrator in a medium to large enterprise environment. Proven experience in Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL/PostgreSQL administration. Experience in high-availability, disaster recovery, performance tuning, and replication. Deep knowledge of enterprise databases, backup systems, and data management. Ability to design end-to-end database architectures and replication strategies. Advanced troubleshooting and analytical abilities. Ability to prepare preventive maintenance and monthly health reports. Proactive in responding to alerts and ensuring system stability. Strong documentation and reporting skills in English and Arabic. Excellent understanding of database licensing and resource optimization.

Technical Competencies

Backup and Recovery Management High Availability & DR Solutions Incident & Problem Management Performance Tuning (SQL, indexes, memory, I/O, CPU) Database Security & Compliance Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python, SQL Scripts) Cloud Database Services (Azure SQL, RDS, OCI DB) Monitoring Tools (OEM, SolarWinds, Grafana, Zabbix) Service Management / ITIL Processes

Behavioural Competencies

Customer Focus Analytical Thinking Adaptability Collaboration & Teamwork Strong Communication Skills Problem-Solving & Initiative Planning & Organizing Work High Attention to Detail Professional Reporting Skills Strong Follow-up & Ownership * Ability to work under pressure