Senior Database Administrator

Doha Tax Free2 days agoFull-time External
382.2k - 764.4k / yr
Job Summary • Manage and optimize databases within ICT systems for sports facilities and venues ensuring data integrity and availability during both mega sports events and non-event periods. • Design and implement hybrid database architectures across on-premises and multi-cloud environments (Azure GCP) using SQL Server Oracle MySQL PostgreSQL. • Install configure and maintain database management systems for optimal performance and compliance with organizational policies. • Oversee centralized and distributed database systems ensuring synchronization replication and high availability across datacenter and cloud platforms. • Lead capacity planning performance tuning and data lifecycle management including backup and disaster recovery strategies. • Support databases utilized in sports venues and events ensuring resilience and high availability for critical applications. • Monitor database performance troubleshoot bottlenecks and ensure compliance with security policies and best practices. • Manage user roles permissions and implement data protection measures such as encryption masking and auditing. • Automate routine database operations using scripting languages (PowerShell Bash Python). • Perform regular audits to maintain data integrity security and compliance. • Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations processes and procedures. • Conduct incident management including investigation impact assessment stakeholder communication resolution and providing Level 2/3 support. • Lead problem management activities such as root cause analysis trend analysis fix implementation and SOP development. • Oversee change management processes: impact analysis communication testing deployment rollback planning and post-implementation review. • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams service providers and vendors to resolve database and infrastructure issues. • Ensure high availability configurations (e.g. SQL AlwaysOn Distributed Availability Groups PaaS services) in both data center and cloud environments. • Manage Windows Server administration Active Directory configuration and integration with database services. • Demonstrate strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues. • Possess deep knowledge of ITIL processes hybrid cloud architectures and integration. • Hold relevant certifications (e.g. Azure Database Administrator Associate Google Professional Data Engineer). • Exhibit excellent communication interpersonal and teamwork skills. Qualifications • 8 years experience in database administration (data center and cloud environments). • Expertise in SQL Server (must) PostgreSQL MySQL Oracle and hybrid cloud platforms. • Bachelors degree in Information Technology or related field. • Required certifications in Azure and Google database/cloud technologies. • Strong background in Windows Failover Clustering Active Directory and related IT infrastructure. Key Skills • Databases,SQL,High Availability,PL/SQL,Solaris,Microsoft SQL Server,Database Design,Performance Tuning,MySQL,Shell Scripting,Database Administration,Oracle Employment Type : Full-time Experience: years Vacancy: 1