Database Administrator

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor Database Health: Watch database performance, find slow queries, and fix issues to keep systems fast and reliable.
• Backup & Recovery: Plan and run regular backups, test recovery steps, and ensure data can be restored quickly after failure.
• Security Enforcement: Set up access controls, encryption, and rules that keep data safe from unauthorized use or attacks.
• Performance Tuning: Adjust database settings, optimize queries, and reorganize structures for better speed and stability.
• Support Teams: Work with developers and IT staff to meet data needs and resolve database questions or incidents.
• Database Upgrades: Apply patches, update versions, and manage migrations with minimal downtime.
• Documentation & Standards: Write clear guides on database configs, processes, and best practices for team sharing.

Requirements

• Experience: 3–6 years in database admin roles with real performance and backup work.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Technical Skills: Strong with SQL, Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Project Controls: Able to plan tasks and finish database support work on schedule.
• Leadership: Can guide junior DBAs and coordinate with other teams smoothly.
• Commercial Acumen: Understand business data risks and protect systems in line with goals.