Senior Database Administrator

(Saudi National Only)                                                

Grade: 5

Location: Riyadh

Advert closing: 22/06/2026

Responsibilities

·         Lifecycle Management: Lead the installation, configuration, and migration of complex database environments, ensuring all systems are patched and updated to the latest stable versions.

•      High Availability: Architect and manage disaster recovery (DR) and high-availability (HA) solutions (e.g., Oracle Data Guard, SQL Always On) to ensure 24/7 data access.

•      Performance Engineering: Proactively monitor and tune database instances; optimize PL/SQL and T-SQL code, procedures, and triggers to eliminate bottlenecks.

•      Data Security: Define and enforce rigorous database security protocols, including encryption at rest/transit, advanced access controls, and regular security audits.

•      Backup & Recovery: Design and validate comprehensive backup strategies, performing regular recovery drills to guarantee zero data loss in the event of hardware or system failure.

•      Data Modeling: Translate business requirements into efficient logical and physical database designs, ensuring data integrity and scalability.

•      Capacity Planning: Forecast storage and resource requirements to ensure the infrastructure can support future data growth.

•      Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with developers and system admins to troubleshoot database connectivity and integration issues without overstepping into network or OS management.

•      Compliance & Reporting: Ensure all database activities meet organizational compliance standards and provide detailed reports on database health and security posture.

       Job Requirements:

·         Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

•      Experience: 5 years of professional experience in enterprise Database Administration (DBA).

•      Certifications: Professional certifications such as (Oracle Certified Professional or Microsoft Azure Database Administrator) are highly desirable.

•      Platform Expertise: Advanced proficiency in administering, clustering, and upgrading modern platforms, specifically Oracle and MS SQL Server.

•      Technical Depth: Expert knowledge of backup/recovery strategies (e.g., RMAN), data modeling, and performance tuning at the instance and query levels. 

For Internal Employee

• All Candidates must inform their current Line Manager that they are applying for this job
• Employees who started in their current role within the last six months are not eligible to apply for Company vacancies of the same grade.
• Employees who started in their current role within the last two years are not eligible to apply for Company vacancies where the vacancy is at a higher grade.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems has a heritage of commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For 50 years, we have provided the platforms and services that support the Saudi armed forces to defend the interests of the Kingdom. In support of the Saudi Arabia National Objectives, we’ve invested heavily in the development of Saudi people, technology, infrastructure and local companies in the defence supply chain. Our investments have helped to

develop the Saudi defence industry as well as developing a skilled and highly productive workforce.

(BAE Systems KSA is committed to the full inclusion of qualified people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, BAE Systems KSA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, and or to perform essential job functions).