Website Ajman University
Ajman University (AU) is a multicultural academic institution that offers a broad range of high quality and relevant academic programs. The University strives to fulfill the needs of students, alumni, employers, and society through quality education, scholarship and community engagement. AU develops well-rounded graduates who are professionally competent, socially responsible, innovative and active contributors to the sustainable development of the UAE and beyond.
Database Administrator (UAE Nationals only)
Date: May 29, 2023
Location: Administrative Job
Company: Ajman University
SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:
Provide technical expertise in the design, implementation, and maintenance of relational database management systems (RDBMSs) that support the University applications.
Technically support multiple databases that run university-wide applications which are accessed by multiple departments.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Review, develop and design data models using standard diagramming techniques.
Create logical data models and translate it into physical database structures that integrate with existing or proposed database structures.
Perform both Oracle and operating system performance tuning and monitoring.
Perform Database cloning activities, restoring database objects and data.
Monitor relational databases to optimize database performance, resource use and physical implementations of databases.
Address a variety of database integration issues including migration between disparate databases, integration, maintenance/conversion, capacity planning issues and new applications.
Monitor and maintain database security and database software in cooperation with the system administrators.
Maintain availability and integrity of databases through multiple access schemes; facilitates sharing of common data by overseeing proper key and index management and data dictionary maintenance.
Monitor and manage database backups, logs, and journals; install, maintain and upgrade database software; restore and/or recover data as required.
Test and upgrade application patches.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or IT.
10 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Knowledge of UNIX (Linux, Sun-Solaris), Windows 2003 & 2008 platforms.
Knowledge of Oracle Database 11g.
Knowledge of Oracle Application Server 10g.
Knowledge of current technological developments/ trends.
Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in their area of expertise.
Ability to use standard diagramming techniques to design and develop computer data models.
Ability to implement and troubleshoot programming changes and modifications.
Knowledge of database cloning methods and techniques.
Ability to install, maintain, modify, and upgrade database software.
Knowledge of computer and/or network security systems, applications, procedures, and techniques.
To apply for this job please visit aujobs.ajman.ac.ae.