Senior Database Administrator
Full-time
Ericsson
## Join our Team About this opportunity: We are looking for an experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to join our IT Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration, availability, performance, security, backup and recovery, patching, and operational support of enterprise databases across Oracle, PostgreSQL, Cassandra, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). You will play a critical role in ensuring the stability, reliability, and performance of business-critical database environments while supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives. What you will do: * Perform day-to-day administration and L2/L3 production support for enterprise databases.
* Monitor database health, availability, performance, capacity, replication, and storage utilization.
* Manage database configurations, users, roles, privileges, and access controls.
* Perform backup, recovery, restore, replication, and disaster recovery (DR) activities, and participate in DR exercises.
* Execute database patching, upgrades, maintenance, and vulnerability remediation activities.
* Troubleshoot database performance issues, including CPU, memory, I/O, locking, blocking, and query performance.
* Manage incidents, problems, and changes in accordance with ITIL/ITSM processes.
* Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for major or recurring incidents and implement corrective actions.
* Support high-availability (HA), clustering, and replication solutions.
* Administer and support Oracle databases and database services hosted on OCI, including connectivity, monitoring, backup, and operational troubleshooting.
* Develop scripts and automation solutions for health checks, monitoring, maintenance, and routine DBA activities.
* Maintain database operational procedures, runbooks, and technical documentation.
* Collaborate closely with Application, Infrastructure, Storage, Network, Security, and vendor teams. What you will bring: * A minimum of 8 years of enterprise DBA experience, with strong hands-on production administration across Oracle and multiple database platforms.
* Strong experience with Oracle Database and OCI, including RMAN, ASM, RAC, performance tuning, patching/upgrades, OCI database services, and troubleshooting.
* Hands-on administration experience with PostgreSQL, Cassandra, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server, including replication, backup and recovery, HA/DR, and performance tuning.
* Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix and Windows environments.
* Good understanding of SAN/NAS storage, networking, and virtualization technologies.
* Experience with enterprise monitoring tools and ServiceNow/ITSM platforms.
* Scripting and automation skills using Shell, PowerShell, Python, or equivalent technologies.
* Strong production troubleshooting, ownership, and incident management skills.
* Oracle certification (OCP) or equivalent is preferred.
* PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, or Cassandra certifications are an advantage.
* Experience working in large-scale enterprise or telecommunications environments.
* Experience supporting highly available, business-critical production databases.
* Experience with cloud database technologies is considered a plus. Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply?Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more. Primary country and city: United Arab Emirates (AE) || Dubai Req ID: 790051
* Monitor database health, availability, performance, capacity, replication, and storage utilization.
* Manage database configurations, users, roles, privileges, and access controls.
* Perform backup, recovery, restore, replication, and disaster recovery (DR) activities, and participate in DR exercises.
* Execute database patching, upgrades, maintenance, and vulnerability remediation activities.
* Troubleshoot database performance issues, including CPU, memory, I/O, locking, blocking, and query performance.
* Manage incidents, problems, and changes in accordance with ITIL/ITSM processes.
* Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for major or recurring incidents and implement corrective actions.
* Support high-availability (HA), clustering, and replication solutions.
* Administer and support Oracle databases and database services hosted on OCI, including connectivity, monitoring, backup, and operational troubleshooting.
* Develop scripts and automation solutions for health checks, monitoring, maintenance, and routine DBA activities.
* Maintain database operational procedures, runbooks, and technical documentation.
* Collaborate closely with Application, Infrastructure, Storage, Network, Security, and vendor teams. What you will bring: * A minimum of 8 years of enterprise DBA experience, with strong hands-on production administration across Oracle and multiple database platforms.
* Strong experience with Oracle Database and OCI, including RMAN, ASM, RAC, performance tuning, patching/upgrades, OCI database services, and troubleshooting.
* Hands-on administration experience with PostgreSQL, Cassandra, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server, including replication, backup and recovery, HA/DR, and performance tuning.
* Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix and Windows environments.
* Good understanding of SAN/NAS storage, networking, and virtualization technologies.
* Experience with enterprise monitoring tools and ServiceNow/ITSM platforms.
* Scripting and automation skills using Shell, PowerShell, Python, or equivalent technologies.
* Strong production troubleshooting, ownership, and incident management skills.
* Oracle certification (OCP) or equivalent is preferred.
* PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, or Cassandra certifications are an advantage.
* Experience working in large-scale enterprise or telecommunications environments.
* Experience supporting highly available, business-critical production databases.
* Experience with cloud database technologies is considered a plus. Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply?Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more. Primary country and city: United Arab Emirates (AE) || Dubai Req ID: 790051
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Senior Database Administrator in Dubai vacancy
- ...Job Description We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (Oracle DBA) to manage, maintain, and optimize Oracle Database and Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) environments across on-premises and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The ideal candidate will...
- ...deployments (CI/CD pipelines) and release processes Optimize database performance (MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL) Configure and... ...Science, IT, or related field ~7 years of experience in Liferay administration ~ Hands-on experience with: ~ Liferay DXP / Liferay...
AED18000 - 25000 per month
...Position: Senior Liferay Administrator Date Posted: 10th November 2026 Industry: Information Technology / Enterprise Solutions Employment... ...of Java-based enterprise platforms, Linux administration, database systems, and integration technologies. Key...- ...product squad depends on. Your Role in Our Mission As our Database Reliability Engineer, you are the specialist who ensures our... ...engineering team. Competitive compensation benchmarked to your market, with room to grow as the team scales. Experience level: Senior...
- ...exceptional people are at the heart of our Maison. As an HR Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting our Human Resources... ...confidentiality at all times. Manage employee records, maintain HR databases and ensure data accuracy and compliance with internal...
$36.68 - $45.68 per hour
...Position: Senior Administrative Assistant Date Posted: 11th November 2026 Industry: Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Employment Type: Full Time Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience supporting senior-level leaders Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree...- ...The Manhour Administrator maintains employee and contractor hour records, processes timesheets and reports labour data for payroll, cost... ...project administration experience desirable. Spreadsheet, database, timekeeping or payroll system experience beneficial. Ability...
$110000 - $150000 per year
...Position: Senior Administrative Assistant Date Posted: 28th October 2026 Industry: Biotechnology | Healthcare Research Employment Type: Full Time Experience: 5+ Years Qualification: Not Specified Salary: $110,000 – $150,000 per year Location:...- ...seeking a well-organized, proactive, and dependable Assistant Administrator to support daily office operations and administrative... ...preparing letters, spreadsheets, and presentations. Update databases and maintain accurate administrative records. Welcome visitors...
- ...front desk operations while providing personal assistance to the senior management team. If you have a dynamic personality, excellent... ...well-presented. * Personal Secretary Duties: * Provide administrative support to senior management, including scheduling meetings, managing...
- ...with you. Job Description The Executive Assistant will provide high-quality executive, operational, and administrative support to senior leaders based in Dubai. Acting as a trusted partner, the role will help leaders manage competing priorities, maintain...
- ...logistics, stores, and repair shop personnel to facilitate repair administration activities. - Maintain effective communication with airline... ...in Microsoft Excel, Word, email applications, and database systems. - Familiarity with SAP is an advantage. Key Skills...
- ...your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: Administrative Assistant (UAE National) Dubai, UAE Parsons is looking for an... ...document management programs to register documents, maintain databases, and produces logs, transmittals, and other reports as...
AED3500 - 5000 per month
...Description: Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day real estate administrative operations. Coordinate secondary sales and rental... ...listing to completion. Maintain and update CRM records, client databases, and property inventories. Prepare and process contracts,...- ...affiliate portal, data entry, and tracking authorisation periods, invoices, etc. Crisis Protocol: Act as a first point of administrative contact during high-volume periods, escalating urgent or high-risk cases to clinical case managers immediately. Documentation...
- ...suppliers, contracts, office projects, compliance and general office administration, including company licences, insurance and other operational... ...meetings, client visits, training sessions, events and senior management visits, including venue and catering arrangements....
- ...Westwood is looking for a proactive and organized HR Administrator to join its team in the United Arab Emirates. This opportunity is ideal for HR professionals with experience in handling day-to-day human resources operations while ensuring compliance with UAE employment...
- ...Islamabad Job Type Full Time Experience 5 years of relevant experience Job Summary We are looking for a skilled Linux Administrator to manage, maintain, secure, and optimize Linux based infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands on experience in Linux...
- ...The School Administrator is responsible for managing daily administrative activities, maintaining student and staff records, coordinating school operations, and providing support to teachers, parents, and school management. The role ensures that administrative procedures...
- ...a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant with prior work experience in... ...: Provide administrative support to senior management and other departments. Schedule... ...: Maintain and update company databases and records. Ensure the accuracy and...
- ...The HR Administrator is responsible for providing administrative support to the Human Resources department and ensuring the smooth execution of daily HR operations. The role involves maintaining employee records, preparing employment documents, coordinating recruitment...
- About Lyra Lyra Health is the leading provider of mental health solutions for employers supporting more than 20 million people globally. The company has delivered 13 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 20 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered ...
- ...Our client is looking for a hands-on System & Application Administrator to support the deployment, configuration and ongoing operation... ...platforms and complex system/application integrations. ~ SQL/database knowledge is desirable, with Ansible, Git, microservices, CI/...
- ...Job Summary NAFFCO is looking for an experienced PLM & ERP Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize Siemens Teamcenter PLM, Oracle Fusion ERP, and Claude AI applications. The role involves system administration, application integration, programming, AI solution...
- ...education degree (GED) required. associate's degree in Business Administration preferred. ~2-3 years of clerical, secretarial, or office... ...a welcoming environment Organize and maintain files and databases in a confidential manner Manage communication including emails...
- ...engineer and client inspections, and maintain physical and electronic archiving systems - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field - Minimum two years of administrative or project coordination experience, preferably...
- ...VMware Administrator Job Overview We are looking for a skilled VMware Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize our virtualized infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong hands on experience in VMware vSphere environments, virtual machine provisioning...
- ...organization is inviting applications from organized, detail-oriented, and motivated individuals for the position of Education Administrator. This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy supporting academic operations, coordinating administrative activities, and ensuring...
- ...School Administrator is responsible for coordinating daily administrative operations, maintaining school records, supporting teachers and management, communicating with parents, and ensuring that administrative procedures run efficiently. The role also involves managing...
AED4001 - 5000 per month
...construction industry. We are looking for a reliable, organized, and proactive **Admin & Logistics Assistant** to support our administrative, procurement, and daily site operations. **Key Responsibilities:** – Handle administrative tasks, documentation, filing, and...
Do you want to receive more vacancies?
Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Senior Database Administrator. Be the first to apply!
