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Job Title: Senior Database Administrator (MS SQL DBA) Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Client Domain: Financial Sector Experience Required: Minimum 8 Years Payroll Company: NAZZTEC Notice Period: Immediate Joiners Preferred Work Timings, Days & Holiday Calendar: As per KSA regulations About NAZZTEC NAZZTEC is a rapidly growing consulting and IT services company, committed to delivering value through innovation, integrity, and top-tier global talent deployment. With a strong presence across critical verticals like banking, technology, governance, and cybersecurity, NAZZTEC has successfully built long-standing client partnerships by aligning the right talent with the right opportunities — globally. Whether it’s helping clients modernize infrastructure or ensure data resiliency, our consultants are empowered, supported, and challenged to deliver excellence. Why Join NAZZTEC? • Work on mission-critical infrastructure projects in high-impact sectors • Be part of a company that values its people, promotes career growth, and provides global exposure • All necessary deployment support including visa processing, travel arrangements, and accommodation will be handled by NAZZTEC • Collaborate with elite experts and contribute to the security and resilience of financial IT ecosystems Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Database Administrator with deep expertise in MS SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL to manage the entire Data Center (DC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) environment for a prestigious client in the financial sector , based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia . This is a critical individual contributor role suited for a senior-level professional capable of working independently and managing infrastructure with minimal oversight. Roles and Responsibilities: • Manage and maintain large-scale production databases across MS SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL • Plan, implement, and maintain complete DC and DR database infrastructure • Administer database lifecycle activities including installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, tuning, and backups • Design and implement high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) architectures with minimal RTO/RPO • Monitor performance and optimize queries, indexing, and storage for maximum efficiency • Handle proactive capacity planning, performance tuning, and storage optimization • Enforce database security, encryption, user access controls, and compliance policies • Manage data flows and access across segmented network environments , including DMZ zones • Collaborate with application, network, and security teams to ensure end-to-end operational continuity • Conduct root cause analysis for incidents, failures, or anomalies and implement corrective actions • Maintain detailed documentation for architecture, processes, configuration, and standard operating procedures • Stay informed of emerging database technologies, security trends, and regulatory updates • Support audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessments as required by internal and regulatory bodies Requirements Technical & Professional Skills: • Minimum 8 years of experience managing enterprise-scale databases in production environments • Deep proficiency in MS SQL Server , Oracle , and MySQL administration • Solid understanding of HA/DR configurations , replication , clustering , and database mirroring • Experience working in secure environments with firewalls , DMZs , and network segmentation • Familiarity with enterprise-grade monitoring tools and alert systems (dashboard-based or script-driven) • Strong command over backup/restore strategies , disaster recovery drills , and failover planning • Scripting and automation proficiency (e.g., SQL, PowerShell, Bash) • Exposure to regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001 , SAMA ) is a plus • ITIL-based incident/change management process experience is an advantage Personal Attributes: • Independent, self-motivated, and capable of taking full ownership of assigned environments • Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills • Calm under pressure with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities • Immediate availability is preferred • Willingness to be deployed to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia