Database Administrator (DBA)

Nama Water Services (Oman Water and Wastewater Services Company) is pleased to announce a "Training for Employment" , in collaboration with its contracted companies that offer permanent job opportunities in the water and wastewater sector.

Job Title: Database Administrator (DBA)
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Reports To: IT Infrastructure Manager / Database Manager
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Job Details
• Number of Vacancies: 2 Position
• Salary Range: OMR 500 – 620 per month
• Work Location: All governorates of Oman except Dhofar (Preference will be given to applicants from the local governorate)
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Job Purpose
The Database Administrator is responsible for managing, maintaining, and securing organizational databases to ensure high availability, performance, integrity, and security of data used across business systems.
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Key Responsibilities
• Install, configure, and maintain database systems and environments.
• Monitor database performance, availability, and security.
• Perform database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations.
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and reliability across systems.
• Optimize database performance through tuning and troubleshooting.
• Manage user access, roles, and permissions.
• Support database design, development, and implementation activities.
• Identify and resolve database issues and system failures.
• Implement database security policies and best practices.
• Maintain documentation of database configurations, procedures, and standards.
• Support data migration, upgrades, and system integration projects.
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Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
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Experience
• Practical Experience: 0 (No prior work experience required)
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
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Technical Skills
• Basic knowledge of database systems such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Understanding of SQL and database concepts.
• Familiarity with backup, recovery, and data security principles.
• Basic understanding of system administration and servers.
• Knowledge of performance tuning concepts (advantage).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
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Soft Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work under supervision and follow procedures.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
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Working Conditions
• Office-based work environment.
• May require occasional support during system maintenance, upgrades, or critical incidents.

Application Note :
• The applicant must be a job seeker.
• The applicant must be an Omani national.
• For applicants with previous work experience, at least three (3) months since their last employment movement recorded in the Ministry of Labour system, as of the date of this announcement.
• The applicant must not have previously benefited from any training program funded by either the public or private sector.
• The applicant must have no more than three (3) years of work experience.
• The applicant must not be more than 38 years of age
• The closing date is 3rd August 2026.