An exciting opportunity has been announced by Ajman University for the job role of Database Administrator. The selected candidate will be responsible to provide technical expertise in the design, implementation, and maintenance of relational database management systems (RDBMSs) that support the University applications. Technically support multiple databases that run university wide applications which are accessed by multiple departments.
Responsibilities of Database Administrator
- 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.
Job Requirements
The requirements for the job role of Database Administrator are as under:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or IT.
- 10 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Skills & Knowledge Desired
- 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.
