104 Senior Database Administrator jobs in Saudi Arabia

Overview

Our Culture: At Hulool Zaintech for Information Technology we are proud of our culture and how it drives everything we do. We are looking for individuals who share our values and want to be part of a unique and engaging culture that revolves around collaboration and innovation. If you are looking for a role where you can drive engagement and excellence across teams through commitment and collaboration, and are someone who is customer-centric and appreciates an organization with uncompromised integrity that focuses on employee engagement then read on to learn more about how you can become part of the Hulool Zaintech family.

Our Code of Conduct

At Hulool Zaintech for Information Technology we strictly adhere to our code of conduct, which is there to serve as a moral compass, offering a framework for responsible behaviours and enabling ethical choices that cultivate positive relationships and a better future. It also outlines policies, standards, and procedures for our global operations, promoting integrity and ethical excellence across the countries we engage with.

Every year, all employees are required to review, comprehend, confirm, and adhere to the code of conduct. Additionally, all newly hired employees are subject to the same as part of their onboarding process.

We are seeking a highly skilled Database Administrator (DBA) with strong expertise in Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server technologies. The DBA will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing mission-critical database environments, ensuring performance, availability, security, and compliance. The role will involve day-to-day operations as well as strategic initiatives such as migrations, upgrades, and high availability/disaster recovery planning.

• Database Administration & Maintenance.
• Administer and maintain Oracle (including RAC, ASM, Data Guard) and MS SQL Server environments.
• Perform regular health checks, patching, upgrades, and backup/restore operations.
• Ensure database environments are stable, secure, and performing optimally.
• Performance Tuning & Optimization.
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend optimizations.
• Apply best practices for indexing, partitioning, and SQL query optimization.
• Security & Compliance
• Implement user access controls, encryption, and auditing in line with compliance requirements.
• Support security reviews and ensure database policy enforcement.
• High Availability & Disaster Recovery.
• Configure and maintain Oracle Data Guard, MS SQL AlwaysOn, clustering, and replication.
• Develop, test, and document DR strategies for both Oracle and SQL Server environments.
• Capacity Planning & Monitoring.
• Track and analyze database growth trends to anticipate capacity requirements.
• Use monitoring tools to proactively manage database health and performance.
• Incident & Problem Management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related incidents in a timely manner.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend preventive measures.
• Documentation & Knowledge Transfer.
• Maintain up-to-date runbooks, architecture diagrams, and change records.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to internal teams as needed.

• 7+ years of experience as a Database Administrator with expertise in both Oracle and MS SQL Server.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Oracle: RAC, ASM, RMAN, Data Guard, Oracle Enterprise Manager, WebLogic Server.
• MS SQL Server: Clustering, Replication, AlwaysOn, SSIS/SSRS.
• Proven track record in backup/recovery, disaster recovery, and high availability design.
• Solid understanding of database security and user access control.
• Expertise in performance tuning and SQL query optimization.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
• # Preferred Certifications
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or equivalent advanced database certifications.
• Microsoft SQL Server certifications are a plus.

Company Description

TechTrack is one of the fastest-growing professional ICT services companies in the Middle East region. We enable successful digital transformation for businesses by leveraging disruptive technologies to create innovative customer experiences, achieve cost efficiencies, and gain competitive advantages with speed and agility. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and operate more efficient and innovative businesses.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Database Administrator located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Database Administrator will be responsible for managing and maintaining databases, ensuring their performance, availability, and security. Day-to-day tasks include database design, troubleshooting, managing database replication, and performing regular backups and restorations. Additionally, the role involves monitoring database systems, executing updates, and optimizing SQL queries to improve performance.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Database Administration and Databases
• proven experience in Oracle database
• Experience in Database Design and Troubleshooting
• Knowledge of Replication mechanisms
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of Arabic is a plus

Responsibilities:

• Administer, maintain, and support Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and other database platforms in both production and development environments.
• Monitor database performance, implement tuning measures, and proactively resolve issues to ensure high availability, reliability, and scalability.
• Manage database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery (DR) solutions for mission-critical systems.
• Perform routine maintenance, upgrades, and patching across all supported database platforms.
• Develop, implement, and enforce database security policies, access controls, and compliance standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related incidents while providing support to application development and infrastructure teams.
• Participate in database design, architecture, and capacity planning for new projects and application enhancements.
• Prepare, maintain, and update documentation for database configurations, operating procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business requirements and ensure adherence to database best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a Database Administrator in enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle database administration.
• Experience with additional database technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Nutanix Database Service is highly desirable.
• Solid knowledge of database performance tuning, high-availability strategies, backup and recovery solutions, and security best practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Your key responsibilities will include installing, configuring, and maintaining database management systems, performing regular backups, and troubleshooting issues that arise in the database environment. You will also collaborate with developers and IT staff to support applications and data analytics initiatives.

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Database Administrator or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of database management systems such as Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL.
• Experience with database performance tuning, backup, and recovery.
• Familiarity with data modeling, indexing, and query optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of security principles and experience implementing permissions, roles, and access controls.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

1. Job Purpose

The Database & Middleware Administrator Lead is responsible for supervising all technical and administrative tasks related to database systems, middleware platforms, and MS SQL Server environments. This role ensures the stability, performance, and security of the data infrastructure while aligning IT systems with the company's business objectives. The position involves evaluating new technologies, deploying solutions, and leading multiple projects to support ongoing operational requirements.

2. Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Oversee and manage all databases and middleware applications to meet current and future business requirements.
• Set standards, procedures, and communication protocols for effective team collaboration and system administration.
• Develop and implement strategies for database security, maintenance, backup, and archiving.
• Lead the design and development of data warehouses, including data modeling and analytics support.
• Administer, support, and maintain middleware platforms to enable seamless integration between enterprise applications.
• Provide expert guidance on database architecture, administration, performance tuning, and high availability solutions.
• Plan and manage the technical architecture of database and application environments, ensuring alignment with high availability and disaster recovery standards.
• Lead the deployment of database and middleware systems, ensuring configurations meet performance and business goals.
• Monitor deployed systems for optimal performance, ensuring proper functioning and resolution of issues.
• Review and evaluate departmental technology requests, assign tasks, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Conduct regular system diagnostics, analyze health reports, and implement corrective actions.
• Advise users and stakeholders on best practices for system development, integration, and process enhancements.
• Conduct root cause analysis of system issues and implement long-term solutions.
• Establish and enforce best practices for database backup, disaster recovery, and security across all application tiers.
• Ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs), project timelines, and IT governance standards.

3. Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in database administration and middleware platforms.

Technical Skills

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Proficiency in Oracle database administration, including SQL, PL/SQL, RMAN, Data Guard, Backup & Recovery, and performance tuning tools.

-Proficiency in MS SQL Server administration, including T-SQL, Always On Availability Groups, Backup & Recovery, and performance monitoring tools.

-Strong understanding of database architecture, design principles, and data modeling.

-Experience with database security best practices and compliance.

-Familiarity with operating systems (e.g., Linux, Windows Server) and networking concepts.

-Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

-Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Certifications
(Preferred but not required)

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
• ITIL Certification or equivalent

We are hiring a
Database Admin Engineer
to design, maintain, and support enterprise databases. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring database performance, integrity, security, and availability while supporting development and operational teams

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and upgrade database systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Monitor database performance and optimize queries and indexing
• Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
• Ensure data security, integrity, and compliance with best practices
• Troubleshoot database-related issues and provide technical support
• Automate routine tasks and improve database reliability and efficiency
• Collaborate with developers to design and optimize data structures
• Maintain documentation and update schema/version records

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator or Engineer
• Proficient in one or more DBMS platforms (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Experience with database backup, recovery, and high availability techniques
• Strong understanding of SQL, stored procedures, indexing, and query optimization
• Familiarity with security best practices and user access management
• Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., SQL Profiler, Oracle OEM, Nagios)
• Certifications like
  Oracle DBA
  ,
  Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator
  , or
  MySQL DBA
  are a plus

Database Administrator (DBA)

Location: Riyadh – On-site

Salary: 24,000 SAR

Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain company databases.
• Monitor performance, security, and backups.
• Troubleshoot and ensure high availability.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience with Oracle and SQL Server databases.
• Strong expertise in database performance tuning, backup/recovery strategies, and security.

Benefits:

• Excellent salary.
• Health insurance and additional perks.
• Work with advanced technologies.
• preferable to be his nationality Saudi

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ﷼24,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Riyadh: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• What is your notice period in days ?
• Where do you live ?

Experience:

• database Admin : 10 years (Required)

Job Requirements:

1. Academic Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years and maximum of 8 years of experience in database management.
• Professional Certifications (preferred):
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
• Or equivalent in SQL/NoSQL databases

2. Required Technical Skills

• Experience in installing, maintaining, and upgrading databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar).
• Proficiency in backup and recovery processes using best practices.
• Expertise in database performance monitoring and tuning.
• Ability to rebuild indexes and optimize database structure when necessary.
• Good understanding of database security concepts.
• Experience in managing distributed databases and high-availability systems.
• Familiarity with operating systems related to databases (Linux, Windows Server).
• Knowledge of database monitoring and automation tools (such as Oracle Enterprise Manager, or SolarWinds).

3. Key Responsibilities

• Provide full support for database management activities including installation, maintenance, backups, and monitoring.
• Monitor performance metrics and take proactive actions to prevent any database failures.
• Coordinate periodic updates and security patches/upgrades with relevant teams.
• Collaborate with technical teams to improve database performance in alignment with application changes or anticipated growth.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on database health and performance improvements.

4. Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle emergencies.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Proficiency in both written and spoken English.

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, secure, and optimize our database systems. The ideal candidate will ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of databases while supporting cross-functional teams with data management, recovery, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain MS SQL Server databases.
• Monitor database performance and proactively resolve issues related to blocking, deadlocks, and query optimization.
• Manage database backups, restores, disaster recovery (DR), and failover solutions.
• Design and implement SQL Server replication, clustering, and HA solutions (mirroring, log shipping, AlwaysOn, etc.).
• Apply SQL patching and maintain database security standards.
• Troubleshoot SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, indexes, and performance bottlenecks.
• Conduct regular health checks and address database alerts promptly.
• Support incident and problem management with in-depth investigation and RCA (Root Cause Analysis).
• Prepare and maintain documentation including database architecture, diagrams, and configurations.
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to support deployments with minimal disruption.
• Forecast future database requirements to align with business growth.
• Work with open-source databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 4+ years of proven experience
  in MS SQL Server Database Administration.
• Strong knowledge of both
  Linux and Windows OS environments
  .
• Expertise in
  SQL Server installation, configuration, replication, and clustering
  .
• Hands-on experience with
  backups, restores, recovery models, and DR solutions
  .
• Skilled in
  performance tuning, query optimization, and monitoring tools
  (Profiler, Performance Monitor, etc.).
• Proficient in
  T-SQL coding
  (stored procedures, functions, triggers, views, indexes).
• Familiarity with
  SSIS packages and SQL patching
  .
• Exposure to
  PostgreSQL and MySQL
  is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and incident management skills.
• Ability to prepare detailed documentation and forecast database capacity.