Senior Database Administrator; MS SQL Server & Oracle - Saudi Nationals

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At Hulool Zaintech for Information Technology we are proud of our culture and how it drives everything we do. We are looking for individuals who share our values and want to be part of a unique and engaging culture that revolves around collaboration and innovation. If you are looking for a role where you can drive engagement and excellence across teams through commitment and collaboration, and are someone who is customer‑centric and appreciates an organization with uncompromised integrity that focuses on employee engagement then read on to learn more about how you can become part of the Hulool Zaintech family.

At Hulool Zaintech for Information Technology we strictly adhere to our code of conduct, which is there to serve as a moral compass, offering a framework for responsible behaviours and enabling ethical choices that cultivate positive relationships and a better future. It also outlines policies, standards, and procedures for our global operations, promoting integrity and ethical excellence across the countries we engage with.

Every year, all employees are required to review, comprehend, confirm, and adhere to the code of conduct. Additionally, all newly hired employees are subject to the same as part of their onboarding process.

As part of a long‑term managed services engagement for one of our enterprise/government customers, Zain Tech is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to support and manage critical database platforms. The role is primarily focused on Microsoft SQL Server (≈60%), with additional responsibility for Oracle Databases (≈40%), ensuring aworan service availability, performance, security, and compliance with agreed SLAs.

• Administer and support Microsoft SQL Server environments (2016/2019/2022).
• Configure and maintain SQL Always On Availability Groups.
• Perform database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery testing.
• Monitor and tune performance using Query Store, DMVs, and indexing.
• Implement security best practices including TDE, auditing, and access controls.
• Perform patching, upgrades, and capacity planning activities.
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• Provide incident resolution and root cause analysis within SLA targets.

• Support Oracle Database environments (11g/12c/19c).
• Perform backup and recovery using RMAN.
• Support Oracle RAC environments (monitoring and operational support).
• Apply patch sets (PSU) and perform minor upgrades.
• Monitor database performance and resolve incidents.
• Manage database users, privileges, and security.

• Provide on escribir database administration support during business hours.
• Participate in diffuse ITIL‑aligned incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Support DR drills and service continuity activities.
• Prepare regular database health and performance reports.
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• Coordinate with infrastructure, application, and security teams.

• Minimum 7 years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Practical experience supporting Oracle databases.
• Experience working in managed services or enterprise IT environments.
• Ability to work under SLA‑based operational models.
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Preferred Certifications
• Microsoft Certified:
  Database Administrator Associate
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
Key Skills
• SQL Server HA & DR
• Oracle Database Administration
• Performance Tuning & Optimization
• Backupverwaltung, Recovery & DR??
• Database Security & Compliance
• SLA‑based Operations
Engagement Context

This role is part of a managed services contract supporting a large‑scale customer environment. The successful candidate will operate as an extension of the customer’s IT team under Zain Tech’s managed services delivery model. contracts p>

• Database Administration & Maintenance.
• Administer and maintain Oracle (including RAC, ASM, Data Guard) and MS SQL Server environments.
• Perform regular health checks, patching, upgrades, and backup/restore operations.
• Ensure database environments are stable, secure, and performing optimally.
• Performance Tuning & Optimization.
• Monitor database…