Senior Database Administrator - Doha, Qatar
MP DOMINIC AND CO • karachi • Pakistan
Job Summary (List Format): - Manage and optimize databases within ICT systems for sports facilities and venues, ensuring data integrity and availability during both mega sports events and non-event periods. - Design and implement hybrid database architectures across on-premises and multi-cloud environments (Azure, GCP) using SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL. - Install, configure, and maintain database management systems for optimal performance and compliance with organizational policies. - Oversee centralized and distributed database systems, ensuring synchronization, replication, and high availability across datacenter and cloud platforms. - Lead capacity planning, performance tuning, and data lifecycle management, including backup and disaster recovery strategies. - Support databases utilized in sports venues and events, ensuring resilience and high availability for critical applications. - Monitor database performance, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and ensure compliance with security policies and best practices. - Manage user roles, permissions, and implement data protection measures such as encryption, masking, and auditing. - Automate routine database operations using scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python). - Perform regular audits to maintain data integrity, security, and compliance. - Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, processes, and procedures. - Conduct incident management, including investigation, impact assessment, stakeholder communication, resolution, and providing Level 2/3 support. - Lead problem management activities such as root cause analysis, trend analysis, fix implementation, and SOP development. - Oversee change management processes: impact analysis, communication, testing, deployment, rollback planning, and post-implementation review. - Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, service providers, and vendors to resolve database and infrastructure issues. - Ensure high availability configurations (e.g., SQL AlwaysOn, Distributed Availability Groups, PaaS services) in both data center and cloud environments. - Manage Windows Server administration, Active Directory configuration, and integration with database services. - Demonstrate strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, with the ability to resolve complex technical issues. - Possess deep knowledge of ITIL processes, hybrid cloud architectures, and integration. - Hold relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Database Administrator Associate, Google Professional Data Engineer). - Exhibit excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills. Qualifications: - 8+ years' experience in database administration (data center and cloud environments). - Expertise in SQL Server (must), PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, and hybrid cloud platforms. - Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field. - Required certifications in Azure and Google database/cloud technologies. - Strong background in Windows Failover Clustering, Active Directory, and related IT infrastructure. MP DOMINIC AND CO Apply Now Next Forward this job to your email to apply later Save Share