SQL/MYSQL Database Administrator

About the job SQL/MYSQL Database Administrator

Drawing up general policies, laying down rules for SQL/MYSQL databases, following up their development and maintenance, maintenance operations of their networks and programs, and the electronic means necessary to protect them and preserve their security.

Experience: 4 to 5 years of experience

Main Roles and Responsibilities:

• Administration of the databases (MySQL, SQL) and the environments in which they run
• Ability to identify, recommend, drive, and “own” projects and initiatives
• Participation in continues database development, data security enhancements, management and deployment and & optimization of database.

• Establish the needs of users and monitor user access and security.
• Map out the conceptual design for a planned database and Designing database backup, archiving, and storage strategy

• Identifying reporting, and managing database security issues, audit trails, and forensics
• Refine the logical design so that it can be translated into a specific data model
• Performing database housekeeping, such as tuning, indexing, etc.
• Maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act
• Develop, manage, and test back-up and recovery plans
• Work closely with programmers and provide the required support in designing the database and improving the performance of database.

• Commission and install new applications and customize existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose.
• Manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of a database.
• Knowledge of Linux commands & cloud database.