Engineer - Database Administration

About KATIM

KATIM is a leader in the development of innovative secure communication products and solutions for governments and businesses. As part of the Space & Cyber Technologies cluster at EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups, KATIM delivers trust in a world where cyber risks are a constant threat, and fulfils the increasing demand for advanced cyber capabilities by delivering robust, secure, end-to-end solutions centered on four core business units: Networks, Ultra Secure Mobile Devices, Applications, and Satellite Communications. Our talented team of cross functional experts continually takes-on new challenges. We work with the energy of a start-up yet the discipline of a large business to make solutions and products work for our customers at scale.

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced DevOps Database Administrator with 7-12 years of expertise in database management, particularly with MySQL and PostgreSQL.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in database administration and demonstrate proficiency in DevOps practices, automation, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer, maintain, and optimize MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.
• Perform routine database tasks such as backups, restores, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Implement and manage database infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for database maintenance tasks.
• Monitor database performance and proactively optimize queries for improved efficiency.
• Implement and maintain database security measures to protect sensitive data.
• Provide technical guidance on database-related aspects of DevOps processes.
• Implement and manage high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Develop and maintain documentation for all the database-devops activities.
• Establish and maintain database monitoring systems.
  
  

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in MySQL InnoDB Cluster setup and management.
• Experience with deploying and maintaining EDB PostgreSQL Cluster on Kubernetes (K8s) and virtual machines (VMs).
• Knowledge of EDB EFM (Enterprise Failover Manager), MEM (MySQL Enterprise Monitor), and PEM (PostgreSQL Enterprise Manager) for effective PostgreSQL cluster management.
• Create and modify Ansible playbooks/roles.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 7-12 years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• Proficiency in MySQL and PostgreSQL database administration.
• Strong understanding of database architecture, design, and optimization.
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Git, Terraform, Jenkins).
• Scripting and automation skills (e.g.Bash).
• Good knowledge of any popular cloud (AWS/Azure/Google).
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with other database systems (e.g., Oracle, MongoDB).
• Knowledge of cloud-based database solutions (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure Database).
• Certification in MySQL or PostgreSQL administration.
  
  

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