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Database Administrator (SQL Server & Oracle) - KSA

DeepSource.com

Office

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

Full Time

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.

Database Administrator (SQL Server & Oracle) - KSA

Office

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

Full Time

January 13, 2026