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SQL Database Administrator

Omnix InternationalDubai, UAE3 weeks agoMid-Senior
Mid-Seniorfulltime

Skills

Office ManagementSchedulingCommunication

About This Role

Purpose

Responsible for the engineering, design, implementation, support and administration of

Microsoft SQL Server

environments.

The role ensures high availability, scalability, and security of data, providing expert-level support while managing database-related projects end-to-end.

While SQL Server is the primary focus, the candidate will provide secondary support for Oracle environments where required.

Database Administration & Operations

  • **Core Management:**
  • Install, configure, and optimize

Microsoft SQL Server

  • .
  • Provide optional/secondary support for Oracle (12c-21c), as needed.
  • **High Availability:**
  • Expertly setup, implement and administer SQL Server

Always-On Availability Groups

and

Failover Clustering

  • .
  • **Optimization:**
  • Manage instances, schemas, indexes, and partitions specifically tuned for SQL Server workloads.
  • **Troubleshooting:**
  • Resolve complex bottlenecks, locking/blocking issues, and long-running queries.

Backup, Recovery & Security

  • **Protection:**

Log Shipping

  • .
  • **Validation:**
  • Perform regular restoration tests and disaster recovery drills.
  • **Security:**
  • Implement SQL Server encryption (TDE, SSL/TLS), role-based access control, and auditing.

Engineering & Architecture

  • **Design:**
  • Translate business requirements into optimized SQL Server architectures.
  • **Modernization:**
  • Perform capacity planning and evaluate migrations.
  • **Documentation:**
  • Create SOPs, disaster recovery procedures, and upgrade plans.

Project & Service Management

  • **Projects:**
  • Manage end-to-end setup, upgrades, migrations, and consolidations.
  • **Support:**
  • Act as support for database incidents, adhering standard support frameworks.
  • **Monitoring:**
  • Provide response to critical alerts using known monitoring tools like SolarWinds, Grafana, or Zabbix.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.

Relevant Experience

7–10 years as a DBA, with a primary focus on large-scale

SQL Server

environments.

Technical Core

Expert knowledge of T-SQL, SQL Server High Availability (Always-On), and Performance Tuning.

Optional Skills

Working knowledge or experience in

Oracle Database administration

is a significant plus.

Functional Skills

Advanced troubleshooting, scripting (PowerShell/Python), and reporting in English and Arabic.

Behavioral & Technical Competencies

  • **Technical:**
  • Performance Tuning (SQL, memory, I/O), and Security Compliance.
  • **Behavioral:**
  • Analytical thinking, ability to work under pressure, and strong communication skills.

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