Database Administrator

Posted 4 Days Ago
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Riyadh, SAU
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Logistics • Software • Transportation
The Role
Administers Microsoft SQL Server databases across production and non-production environments. Responsibilities include installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, migrations, performance tuning, security, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, high availability, clustering, replication, monitoring, troubleshooting, documentation, compliance, and on-call support. Collaborates with application, infrastructure, and security teams to maintain operational continuity and reliable enterprise database services.
Summary Generated by Built In

Infinite pl is a digital-led tech firm driven to become a digital logistics pioneer by harnessing the power of people, data, and platforms. We are enabled through in-house, external, network, and investment capabilities that we utilize to orchestrate and build innovative platforms tackling complex problems within logistics and adjacent sectors.


Infinite pl’s mission is nothing short of a logistics revolution! We're here to enrich the experiences of governments, businesses, and residents around the world through cutting-edge digital solutions.


We're not just players; we're game-changers.

Job Summary:

    We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server
    environments. The candidate will be responsible for administering, maintaining, securing, and optimizing SQL Server
    databases while ensuring high availability, performance, backup reliability, and operational continuity across enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases in production and non-production environments.
  • Perform database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and migrations.
  • Monitor database performance, availability, storage utilization, and system health.
  • Implement database backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions.
  • Perform database performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing improvements.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database-related incidents, failures, and performance issues.
  • Manage SQL Server security, user access, roles, and permissions.
  • Configure and maintain SQL Server Always On, clustering, replication, and failover solutions.
  • Support database refresh, cloning, and environment synchronization activities.
  • Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to support business applications.
  • Ensure compliance with security policies, operational standards, and audit requirements.
  • Develop and maintain database documentation, SOPs, and operational reports.
  • Participate in change management, incident management, and on-call support activities.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in Microsoft SQL Server database administration.
  • Strong hands-on experience with SQL Server 2016/2019/2022 environments.
  • Experience with database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL Server performance tuning and query optimization.
  • Experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and clustering.
  • Good understanding of Windows Server environments.
  • Experience with monitoring and database management tools.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Certifications:

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft SQL Server Certifications
  • ITIL or related operational certifications are a plus

Technical Skills:

  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • SQL & T-SQL Scripting
  • Performance Tuning & Optimization
  • Backup & Recovery
  • SQL Server Always On
  • Database Security Management
  • Clustering & Replication
  • Windows Server Administration
  • Monitoring & Troubleshooting Tools
  • Disaster Recovery Solutions

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in Microsoft SQL Server database administration
  • Hands-on experience with SQL Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 environments
  • Experience with database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning
  • Strong knowledge of SQL Server performance tuning and query optimization
  • Experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and clustering
  • Understanding of Windows Server environments
  • Experience with monitoring and database management tools
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft SQL Server certification
  • ITIL or related operational certification
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The Company
HQ: Riyadh
23,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

Infinite pl is a Riyadh-based, digital-led tech firm and public-private technology venture builder. As a joint venture between SPL and RAI Digital, the company is on a mission to disrupt and transform the global logistics landscape. It delivers cutting-edge digital solutions, platforms, and infrastructure intended to enrich the experiences of governments, businesses, and residents, supporting Saudi Arabia's emergence as a digital logistics pioneer.

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