Database Administrator- Dubai, UAE

DeepSource Technologies

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Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia on site Until 10/6/2026 8+ years exp First posted August 7, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description

Job Summary:

The Database Administrator will play a crucial role in the administration of systems infrastructure within our esteemed government entity. Reporting directly to the IT Systems Manager, the incumbent is expected to bring expertise in Microsoft and Oracle database administration, ensuring the seamless functioning of critical databases.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience as a Database Administrator.
  • Strong knowledge of database administration and performance tuning.
  • Experience with database backup and recovery.
  • Understanding of database security and high availability.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • 4+ years of experience in the Information Technology industry
  • Strong knowledge and experience in Oracle and SQL database administration.
  • Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (DBA) and Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate certifications are preferred.
  • Proven ability to proactively monitor and optimize database performance.
  • Experience in managing, coordinating, and implementing software upgrades and patches.
  • Familiarity with change management processes and incident correlation.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
About this role

Summary

Administer and optimize databases, ensure security, perform backups, and support performance tuning.

Job title

Database Administrator- Dubai, UAE

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

government

Location requirements

Must be in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

oraclesqldatabase backuprecoverydatabase security

Preferred skills

microsoft certified database administratororacle database sql certified associate

Specializations

database administrationoraclesqlperformance tuning
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Riyadh Saudi Arabia

On-site City