Maria Database Administrator ( Saudi National )
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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced MariaDB Administrator (DBA) with 5+ years of hands-on experience in managing, maintaining, optimizing, and securing MariaDB database environments.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring database availability, performance, reliability, and security across production and non-production environments.
Database Administration
Install, configure, and upgrade MariaDB Server in Linux/Unix environments.
Manage database instances in production, UAT, and development environments.
Monitor database health, availability, and performance.
Perform routine database maintenance tasks.
Performance & Tuning Analyze slow queries and optimize SQL performance.
Tune database parameters for optimal throughput and latency.
Manage indexing strategies and query execution plans.
Implement performance monitoring tools.
Backup & Recovery
Design and manage backup strategies (logical and physical backups).
Perform point-in-time recovery (PITR).
Test backup and restore procedures regularly.
Implement disaster recovery (DR) solutions.
High Availability & Replication Configure and manage replication (Master-Slave, Master-Master).
Implement clustering solutions (Galera Cluster preferred).
Troubleshoot replication lag and synchronization issues.
Ensure minimal downtime and failover readiness.
Security & Compliance
Implement database security best practices.
Manage user access, roles, and privileges.
Apply patches and security updates.
Perform database audits and compliance checks.
Automation & Scripting
Develop automation scripts using Bash, Python, or Ansible.
Automate monitoring, backups, and deployments.
Support DevOps pipelines and CI/CD integrations.
Troubleshooting & Support Diagnose and resolve database-related incidents.
Provide Level 1support for application teams.
Participate in on-call support rotation.
Documentation Maintain database architecture diagrams and documentation.
Document procedures for backup, recovery, and failover.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field. 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator.
Strong hands-on experience with MariaDB / MySQL architecture.
Experience
with: oReplication & clustering (Galera preferred) oPerformance tuning oBackup tools Strong Linux administration skills.
Experience
with monitoring tools.
Understanding of TCP/IP, networking, and system-level performance.
Experience
in cloud environments (AWS, Azure) is a plus.
Saudi Nationality is a must.
Key Competencies
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work under pressure in production environments.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Team collaboration and stakeholder management.
Work Environment
Production-critical systems High availability environment On-call support may be required
Pay: ﷼18,000.00 - ﷼20,000.00 per month
Education
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience
- cloud environments (AWS, Azure): 3 years (Preferred)
- TCP/IP, networking: 3 years (Preferred)
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