Senior Database Administrator - Doha, Qatar

Overview

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.

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