Senior Database Administrator

Job Summary (List Format)

• Manage and optimize databases within ICT systems for sports facilities and venues, ensuring data integrity and availability during both mega sports events and non-event periods.
• Design and implement hybrid database architectures across on-premises and multi-cloud environments (Azure, GCP) using SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL.
• Install, configure, and maintain database management systems for optimal performance and compliance with organizational policies.
• Oversee centralized and distributed database systems, ensuring synchronization, replication, and high availability across datacenter and cloud platforms.
• Lead capacity planning, performance tuning, and data lifecycle management, including backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Support databases utilized in sports venues and events, ensuring resilience and high availability for critical applications.
• Monitor database performance, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and ensure compliance with security policies and best practices.
• Manage user roles, permissions, and implement data protection measures such as encryption, masking, and auditing.
• Automate routine database operations using scripting languages (Power Shell, Bash, Python).
• Perform regular audits to maintain data integrity, security, and compliance.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Conduct incident management, including investigation, impact assessment, stakeholder communication, resolution, and providing Level 2/3 support.
• Lead problem management activities such as root cause analysis, trend analysis, fix implementation, and SOP development.
• Oversee change management processes: impact analysis, communication, testing, deployment, rollback planning, and post-implementation review.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, service providers, and vendors to resolve database and infrastructure issues.
• Ensure high availability configurations (e.g., SQL Always On, Distributed Availability Groups, PaaS services) in both data center and cloud environments.
• Manage Windows Server administration, Active Directory configuration, and integration with database services.
• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
• Possess deep knowledge of ITIL processes, hybrid cloud architectures, and integration.
• Hold relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Database Administrator Associate, Google Professional Data Engineer).
• Exhibit excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

• 8+ years' experience in database administration (data center and cloud environments).
• Expertise in SQL Server (must), PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, and hybrid cloud platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field.
• Required certifications in Azure and Google database/cloud technologies.
• Strong background in Windows Failover Clustering, Active Directory, and related IT infrastructure.