Senior Database Administrator

Job description

Job Summary: Ensure performance, availability, and security of databases and support mission-critical applications while collaborating with IT staff, developers, and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Manage and monitor database performance, reliability, and availability; develop and implement security measures to protect data; design, implement, and maintain database systems and schemas; optimize performance via indexing, query optimization, and tuning; plan and execute backups and disaster recovery; troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks, data corruption, and connectivity issues.

Requirements

• Proficient in managing and monitoring database performance
• proficient in developing and implementing security measures
• proficient in designing, implementing, and maintaining database schemas
• proficient in performance optimization through indexing, query optimization, and tuning
• proficient in planning and executing backups and disaster recovery
• proficient in troubleshooting database issues
• experience with database administration tools and monitoring systems
• strong knowledge of Oracle, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server
• familiarity with database security best practices
• excellent problem‑solving and communication skills
• ability to work independently and collaboratively
• relevant certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional or Microsoft Certified Database Administrator are a plus.

Skills