Database Administrator

Job description / Role

Description

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support and manage enterprise database environments, with a primary focus on Microsoft SQL Server (60%) and secondary responsibility for Oracle Databases (40%). The role will ensure database availability, performance, security, and reliability across production and non-production environments.

Key Responsibilities

SQL Server (60%)

• Install, configure, administer, and support Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Monitor database performance, optimize queries, indexing, and execution plans.
• Perform backup, restore, and recovery operations.
• Implement and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Always On, Failover Clustering).
• Manage database security, roles, permissions, and auditing.
• Support application teams with database design, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.

Oracle Database (40%)

• Administer and maintain Oracle databases (installation, configuration, patching).
• Perform backup and recovery using RMAN.
• Monitor and tune Oracle database performance.
• Manage users, roles, privileges, and security policies.
• Support upgrades, migrations, and day-to-day operational issues.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Database Administrator supporting both SQL Server and Oracle.
• Strong hands-on experience with SQL Server (primary).
• Solid working experience with Oracle Database.
• Knowledge of backup/recovery, performance tuning, and database security.
• Experience in production environments with SLAs.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.