IT - Database Administrator Specialist (DBA)

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The Job

Database Administrator Specialist (DBA) is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, security, performance, and availability of organizational database systems. This role ensures data integrity, database reliability, optimal performance, backup and recovery readiness, and compliance with company security standards. The DBA works closely with software developers, system administrators, data engineers, and business stakeholders to support mission-critical applications and business operations.

Database Administration & Maintenance

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database management systems (DBMS).
• Manage database environments including development, testing, staging, and production.
• Perform database patching, version upgrades, and migrations.
• Monitor database health, performance, and availability.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery configurations are functioning properly.

Performance Optimization

• Analyze and optimize database performance, queries, indexes, and stored procedures.
• Monitor system resource utilization and identify bottlenecks.
• Implement database tuning strategies to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Conduct performance testing and capacity planning.

Backup & Recovery Management

• Develop and maintain backup and recovery procedures.
• Perform regular database backups and restoration testing.
• Ensure business continuity through disaster recovery planning.
• Support recovery efforts during database incidents and outages.

Security & Compliance

• Manage database user accounts, roles, and permissions.
• Implement database security policies and access controls.
• Monitor and audit database activities to ensure compliance.
• Protect sensitive data through encryption and security best practices.
• Support compliance requirements such as ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI-DSS, or other applicable regulations.

Monitoring & Troubleshooting

• Investigate and resolve database-related incidents and performance issues.
• Configure monitoring and alerting tools for proactive issue detection.
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend preventive measures.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to resolve system issues.

Collaboration & Support

• Work with development teams to design efficient database structures.
• Review database designs, schemas, and application data models.