Database Administrator

VAM Systems

VAM Systems

Qualification:

Preferred Certifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate/Professional.

Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)

Cloud Expertise (Must Have):

Strong hands-on experience with AWS databases (RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, Redshift).

Knowledge of AWS security and networking for databases (VPC, Subnets, Security Groups, IAM roles, Secrets Manager, KMS).

Familiarity with AWS backup, monitoring, and high availability solutions

Database Skills:

Oracle (administration, RMAN, Data Guard, RAC, performance tuning, migration to AWS).

PostgreSQL/MySQL (preferred for AWS RDS/Aurora environments).

SQL Server (nice to have).

Other Skills:

Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, and query optimization.

Experience with database upgrades, patching, and security hardening.

Scripting skills (Python, Shell, or PowerShell).

Understanding of ETL, BI, Data Warehousing, and data integration tools.

Familiarity with DevOps practices (Terraform, CloudFormation, CI/CD).

Self-learner with strong problem-solving skills, able to quickly adopt new technologies, troubleshoot independently, and stay updated with emerging database/cloud trends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, monitor, and optimize cloud-based and on-premises databases (AWS RDS, Aurora, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and SQL Server).
• Ensure database availability, reliability, scalability, and performance through proactive monitoring and tuning.
• Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies across hybrid environments.
• Handle database migrations (Oracle to AWS RDS/Aurora/PostgreSQL or SQL Server).
• Work with development teams to design efficient schemas, indexes, and queries.
• Enforce data security, compliance, and auditing policies
• Automate database administration tasks using AWS tools (Lambda, CloudWatch, Systems Manager, etc.) and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Collaborate with development team to integrate databases with CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshoot performance issues, blocking queries, and replication lag in multi-region environments.

Terms and conditions

Joining time frame: (15 - 30 days)

The selected candidates shall join VAM Systems Bahrainand shall be deputed to one of the leading Organizations inBahrain.

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