Database Administrator (DBA)

Job Title

Database Administrator (DBA)

Job Summary

The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing the organization’s database environments. The role ensures data availability, performance, security, and integrity across enterprise systems and analytics platforms.

The DBA will support internal systems and customer environments by ensuring that databases operate efficiently and securely.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain database management systems.
• Monitor database performance and optimize queries.
• Manage database backups, recovery, and disaster recovery plans.
• Ensure database security and access control.
• Troubleshoot database issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Support Data Engineers and BI Analysts with data access and database structures.
• Implement database high availability and replication strategies.
• Perform regular database maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with data governance and security policies.
• Maintain database documentation and standards.

Supported Database Platforms

• Microsoft SQL Server
• Oracle Database
• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• Cloud databases (Azure SQL, AWS RDS)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in:
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Information Systems
  • Data Engineering

Required Skills

• Strong SQL skills
• Database performance tuning
• Backup and recovery management
• Database security and access control
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of cloud database platforms
• Experience with database automation tools
• Familiarity with data warehouse architectures
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise databases