MongoDB Administrator - Dubai - 15,000 to 25,000 AED per Month (£40,000 to £65,000 Equivalent Per Annum
*Tax Free
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We are on the hunt for an experienced Database Administrator to join a growing team of professionals within a global Cybersecurity MSSP and operate from the Dubai office.
Within this role you'll be working to manage, configure, automate, and monitor their internal databases and will operate to support the wider business with access to and security of the data.
This is a hybrid role working from the Dubai office, the typical working arrangement being 3 days on-site and two from home.
Sponsorship is available and relocation support is available for candidate moving from outside of Dubai.
For this position in addition to the technical skills required solid English communication skills both written and verbal are essential for the role.

Role Responsibilities:

• Management of MongoDB databases, including the installation, configuration, monitoring, performance tuning, backup, and recovery of those databases


• Development of Python scripts to automate routine tasks such as data migration, backups, monitoring, and reporting


• Identify and resolve performance issues by optimising database queries, indexes, and server configurations


• Implementation and maintenance of security measures to protect databases against unauthorised access, data breaches, and other assorted security threats


• Monitor database performance and troubleshooting of issues to ensure high availability and reliability


• Estimate future database growth and plan for scaling resources accordingly to meet the organisation's changing needs


• Collaborate closely with an international team of developers, system administrators, and other stakeholders to understand database requirements and provide support as needed

Skills Required:

• A solid in-depth knowledge of MongoDB, including its architecture, features, and best practices for deployment and administration


• Extensive experience working with Python programming, including experience with libraries and frameworks commonly used for database administration and automation tasks (e.g., PyMongo)


• Familiarity with database management concepts, such as replication, sharding, clustering, and schema design


• Experience with Linux/Unix systems administration, including shell scripting, server configuration, and management


• Ability to analyse complex issues, troubleshoot problems, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner


• Understanding of database security principles and best practices for securing MongoDB deployments, including authentication, authorization, and encryption


• Experience with database monitoring tools and frameworks for performance monitoring, such as MongoDB Cloud Manager, Ops Manager, or other third-party monitoring solutions

What's On Offer:

• Relocation Assistance for moving to Dubai if currently living outside of the UAE


• Private Medical Insurance


• Visa Sponsorship


• Flight Allowance


• 24 days Annual Leave + UAE Public Holidays