Database Administrator

A Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, securing, and optimizing an organization's databases. The DBA ensures database availability, integrity, performance, and security while supporting business applications and users. Key Responsibilities Install, configure, and upgrade database management systems (DBMS). Monitor database performance and optimize queries, indexes, and configurations. Perform database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning. Ensure database security by managing user access, permissions, and encryption. Monitor database availability and troubleshoot performance issues. Implement high availability (HA) and replication solutions where required. Manage database storage, capacity planning, and maintenance tasks. Develop and maintain database documentation, standards, and procedures. Support application development teams with database design and optimization. Perform database migrations, patches, and version upgrades. Ensure data integrity, consistency, and compliance with organizational policies. Automate routine database administration tasks using scripts and tools. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 3–5+ years of experience in database administration. Experience with one or more database platforms such as: Oracle Database Microsoft SQL Server MySQL PostgreSQL MongoDB (NoSQL) Show more Show less