SQL Database Administrator

Job description / Role

As a primary DBA on a daily basis reviewed and resolved backup issues. Installed, maintained and upgraded SQL Server binaries, instances and databases. Migrated, refreshed databases, handled database failovers and recoveries.

- Supported database structure changes and data changes for Application development, testing and deployment.
- Supported SQL Server High Availability solutions like mirrored databases and clustered environments.
- Installed/Upgraded and Configured SQL Server for SQL 2012, 2008 R2, 2008, and 2005 for standalone and cluster environment (active/active, active/passive).Tuning and providing 24x7 dedicated support to all Production, development and clustered servers.
- Creation of reports for various business needs
- Experience with Fleet Focus – Asset Works
- Experience with ITSM like BMC or Axios / Assyst

Requirements

- Computing degree (BSc, MSc), or equivalent programming/system design experience
- 5+ years working in the IT services/consulting industry with Enterprise level applications
- Good understanding of coding standards and software version control
- Experienced user of a Service Management/Service Desk product such as assyst, BMC Remedy, HP Service Manager etc
- MS SQL/ITSM Certifications
- Proven experience with Windows systems
- Practical development or scripting experience using VBScript, JavaScript and/or equivalents
- Strong experience with Java based applications and JBOSS
- Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Database. Full DBA skills are needed 
- Practical experience with integrations (i.e Active Directory, Mail, Alert and Systems Management)
- Experienced user of Report Writing products
- Experience with HTML development

About the Company

Incepted in the late 70's, Ghobash Group has become one of the resilient business conglomerates in UAE. The privately-owned group has expanded to geographies across the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Europe through its diversified business arms.

Focused on growth through value-creation, Ghobash Group has advanced with successful milestones over the years in its business industries: Technology, Chemicals, Engineering, Oil & Gas, Water, Energy, Pharmaceutical, Retail, Trading and Real Estate.

CNS, GCG Office Imaging, Tawazon Chemical, E&I Emirates, GCG Engineering Services, Arabian Ethicals, Ataya Fashion, Prime Hospitality, and Makeen Properties. The Group has also formed Joint Ventures over the years such as Sahara Center sustaining its momentum of successful milestones throughout the years.

Sustainability, innovation, diversification, and ownership are amongst the key values the Group has been practicing for decades. Working with partners, who share the same values, the Group has added value throughout the years through profitable investment opportunities in both the private and public sectors.

In depth experience, combined with a granular knowledge of the regional economy, enables Ghobash Group to identify, and provide access to the best business opportunities across the region.

Committed to diversified growth, Ghobash Group is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and services through its offices and factories in Saudi Arabia, Oman, India, Iraq, and Africa.

The Group values its people as family and its customers as long term partners. Embracing excellence yet keeping it personal is a key strength of the Group which is a characteristic that has not faded since its inception.

Driving success through its people and partners, with its diverse business arm, Ghobash group aims to continue to grow adding value with every opportunity, every transaction, every employee life, every partner business, every community across varied geographies.

Together we make a difference.