Database Administrator Full-time Job

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Review, develop and design data models using standard diagramming techniques.

Create logical data models and translate it into physical database structures that integrate with existing or proposed database structures.

Perform both Oracle and operating system performance tuning and monitoring.

Perform Database cloning activities, restoring database objects and data.

Monitor relational databases to optimize database performance, resource use and physical implementations of databases.

Address a variety of database integration issues including migration between disparate databases, integration, maintenance/conversion, capacity planning issues and new applications.

Monitor and maintain database security and database software in cooperation with the system administrators.

Maintain availability and integrity of databases through multiple access schemes; facilitates sharing of common data by overseeing proper key and index management and data dictionary maintenance.

Monitor and manage database backups, logs, and journals; install, maintain and upgrade database software; restore and/or recover data as required.

Test and upgrade application patches.

Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or IT.

10 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Knowledge of UNIX (Linux, Sun-Solaris), Windows 2003 & 2008 platforms.

Knowledge of Oracle Database 11g.

Knowledge of Oracle Application Server 10g.

Knowledge of current technological developments/ trends.

Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in their area of expertise.

Ability to use standard diagramming techniques to design and develop computer data models.

Ability to implement and troubleshoot programming changes and modifications.

Knowledge of database cloning methods and techniques.

Ability to install, maintain, modify, and upgrade database software.

Knowledge of computer and/or network security systems, applications, procedures, and techniques.

Founded in 1988 as the first private institution of higher education in the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf region, Ajman University (AU) is now being recognized as an emerging leader on the global academic map. The 2021 QS World University Rankings lists AU among the top 750 universities worldwide. And, the latest Top 50 Under 50 QS Rankings names AU as one of the top 150 young universities in the world. Even our distinct location in the Dubai/Sharjah/Ajman corridor is ranked by QS as the 60th best student destination on the planet.