Job description

Job Description:

Foreground is partnering with a Saudi-based organization to hire an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, maintain, and optimize its database infrastructure.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring database availability, performance, security, and reliability while supporting business-critical systems and applications. The position requires strong technical expertise, hands-on troubleshooting capabilities, and the flexibility to support operational requirements beyond standard working hours.

Key Responsibilities

Database Administration & Maintenance

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain database management systems.
• Monitor database health, availability, capacity, and overall performance.
• Perform routine database maintenance, upgrades, patching, and configuration changes.
• Manage database storage, user accounts, access permissions, and system resources.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, configurations, and operational procedures.

Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting

• Identify and resolve database performance issues, system errors, and connectivity problems.
• Optimize database queries, indexing, and configurations to improve efficiency.
• Conduct performance monitoring, capacity planning, and proactive system assessments.
• Investigate database incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective measures.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application development, and IT support teams to resolve technical issues.

Database Security & Data Protection

• Implement and maintain database security policies, access controls, and authentication mechanisms.
• Monitor database activities and address potential security vulnerabilities.
• Ensure compliance with organizational information security policies and applicable data protection requirements.
• Support database auditing and security assessments.

Backup, Recovery & Business Continuity

• Develop, execute, and monitor database backup and recovery procedures.
• Perform periodic restoration tests to verify backup integrity.
• Support disaster recovery planning and database restoration activities.
• Maintain database availability and minimize service interruptions during system failures.

Operational Support

• Provide technical support for production databases and business-critical applications.
• Respond to database incidents and service requests within agreed service levels.
• Participate in scheduled shifts, including weekends, when required.
• Remain available for critical incidents and emergency support outside regular working hours, in accordance with the organization's operational arrangements.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external technology vendors when necessary.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in database administration within a production environment.
• Practical experience administering one or more enterprise database platforms, such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
• Strong understanding of database architecture, configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning.
• Experience implementing backup, restoration, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Knowledge of database security, access management, and data protection practices.
• Proficiency in SQL and database troubleshooting techniques.
• Familiarity with high-availability configurations, replication, and database monitoring tools.
• Experience supporting business-critical systems and resolving production incidents.
• Relevant database certifications are an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve critical database issues under pressure.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to prioritize incidents and manage competing operational requirements.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and service reliability.

Performance Performance Tuning Business Continuity Permissions Data Connectivity Flexibility Support Emergency Database Information Security Access ROOT Database Management Protection Disaster Recovery Development Oracle Database Organization Authentication Technical Documentation Collaboration Ownership Information Systems Effective Communication Data Integrity Compliance Accountability SQL Server Microsoft SQL Server Storage Architecture Reliability Auditing Optimization Availability Infrastructure Attention To Detail Information Technology Technical Support Databases Computer Science Vendors Pressure PostgreSQL Security Oracle Troubleshooting Administration Documentation Planning Maintenance MySQL Business Science SQL Communication Management

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma