Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Standard BAU activities, SQL monitoring, performance tuning using profiler and extended events Disaster recovery experience, knowledge of SQL recovery types TSQL scripting High availability with Always on availability groups SQL migration activities Experience with SQL versions 2008R2 to SQL2019 Lead creating and maintaining storage design, archive, backup and recovery activities, plans and procedures Lead designing, creating, maintaining and monitoring database instances Security, access and reporting methods Develop and Implement procedures and monitoring processes to ensure data integrity, availability and validation Provide consultancy and support on new technologies to improve the functionality or the efficiency of databases Support technical support team on database design, development and maintenance as required Ensuring that storage, archiving, back-up and recovery procedures are functioning correctly Map out the conceptual design for a planned database in outline Refine the logical design so that it can be translated into a specific data model Monitor the process of further refining the physical design to meet system storage requirements Oversee Installing and testing new versions of the DBMS Liaise and coordinate related work stream with IT project managers, database programmers and application developers Review the design and development of SQL queries, stored procedures, views, DDL DML commands as and when required Ensure proper Communication regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and optimisation Supervise commissioning and installing new applications and customizing existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose Ensure all procedure documentations and guide manuals are in place Ensure to report on availability, performance and capacity aspects for all DBs and related infrastructure components

Desired Candidate Profile

(Saudi National Only) Grade: G11 Location: Riyadh Working Hours: Full Time Advert closing: 23/07/2026

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in IT preferred
• Relevant IT certificates
• Knowledge about IT Service Framework
• A minimum of 3 4 years of experience in a similar setup is a must with preferably 1 year in a supervisory role
• Fluent in Arabic and English

SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and leave allowance, a full health care scheme and access to discounted gym membership.

If you are Ex-military, you MUST submit your end of service certificate with your application.

We aim to complete the assessment and selection process within 3 weeks from closing date.