# Senior Database Administrator

**Company:** [Egyptian Banks Company](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/hb636HyLHoaMkkdWwnhrYJ.md)
**Location:** New Cairo City, Egypt
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

-   Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required
-   Hands-on experience with database standards and end user applications
-   Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity and SQL
-   Design , Build, and implement database systems of high availability and quality
-   Defining users and enabling data distribution to the right user, in appropriate format and in a timely manner
-   Design and implement database in accordance to end users information needs and views
-   Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques and backup data
-   Minimize database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast query responses
-   Provide proactive and reactive data management support and training to users
-   Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards
-   Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity

## Requirements

-   5+ years of experience, preferably in the banking or Payment industry.
-   Database administration certification in MS SQL Server 2016+
-   Experience with MS SQL Server, and Cassandra DB.
-   Proven experience as a Database Administrator with strong knowledge of database management systems (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server).
-   Experience in database security and data protection measures.
-   Familiarity with backup and recovery processes.