Job Description
(Saudi National Only)
Grade: G11
Location: Riyadh
Working Hours: Full Time
Advert closing: 24/08/2026
Responsibilities:
· Standard BAU activities, SQL monitoring, performance tuning using profiler and extended events
· Disaster recovery experience, knowledge of SQL recovery types
· TSQL scripting
· High availability with ‘Always on’ availability groups
· SQL migration activities
· Experience with SQL versions 2008R2 to SQL2019
· Lead creating and maintaining storage design, archive, backup and recovery activities, plans and procedures
· Lead designing, creating, maintaining and monitoring database instances
· Security, access and reporting methods
· Develop and Implement procedures and monitoring processes to ensure data integrity, availability and validation
· Provide consultancy and support on new technologies to improve the functionality or the efficiency of databases
· Support technical support team on database design, development and maintenance as required
· Ensuring that storage, archiving, back-up and recovery procedures are functioning correctly
· Map out the conceptual design for a planned database in outline
· Refine the logical design so that it can be translated into a specific data model
· Monitor the process of further refining the physical design to meet system storage requirements
· Oversee Installing and testing new versions of the DBMS
· Liaise and coordinate related work stream with IT project managers, database programmers and application developers
· Review the design and development of SQL queries, stored procedures, views, DDL DML commands as and when required
· Ensure proper Communication regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and optimisation
· Ensure all procedure documentations and guide manuals are in place
· Ensure to report on availability, performance and capacity aspects for all DBs and related infrastructure components
Job Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree in IT preferred
· Relevant IT certificates
· Knowledge about IT Service Framework
· A minimum of 3 – 4 years of experience in a similar setup is a must with preferably 1 year in a supervisory role
· Fluent in Arabic and English
SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and leave allowance, a full health care scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
ISE:
International Systems Engineering (ISE), established in 1988, is part of BAE Systems’ global portfolio. For over 30 years.
International System Engineering (ISE) is a trusted provider in delivering secure mission-critical solutions, services and cutting-edge technologies. ISE products portfolio includes Cybersecurity, Secure Infrastructure/Cloud Management, Secure Network & Domain Management, Application Support & Development, End User Computing & Support, and IT Service Management.
Aligned with the Kingdom’s national objectives, ISE is committed to investing in local talent, advanced technologies, and strong partnerships with both international and local suppliers. Our efforts continue to grow in line with Saudi Vision 2030 in improving national capabilities in high technology areas and contribute to building a highly skilled, inclusive, and future-ready team.
Note: All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals. If you are Ex-military, you MUST submit your end of service certificate with your application. We aim to complete the assessment and selection process within 3 weeks from closing date.
We protect what matters.
We’re a skilled, collaborative, and increasingly diverse community of around 100,000 people in over 40 countries, creating some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, marine, land, and security solutions.
At our core is an overarching purpose – we play our part in protecting those who protect us, making the future more secure for everyone. Those who connect with our purpose feel pride in being part of something bigger; motivated by their ability to make a difference by creating bold, pioneering products and services that can change the world we live in.
To do this, we must always look to the future to find new ways and new ideas to advance – whilst putting our people front and centre. Championing better ways of doing things, striving for excellence in everything we do, being more efficient and sustainable.
We have a 40+ year heritage of working in data and security. Since 2000, we have expanded rapidly through the digital revolution, working in multiple industries and building our portfolio of cutting edge solutions. Our new company, Digital Intelligence, launched at the beginning of 2022 bringing together digital capabilities from across the BAE Systems Group.
To secure our ambitious future, we are committed to investing in our people, with the tools, support and inclusive environment for you to embrace a fulfilling career. Life at BAE Systems is always dynamic and challenging, with immense opportunity, and lifelong development available to all.
Whether you’re an experienced professional or just stepping out into the world of work, we’ve a wide range of career opportunities available. Whether it's engineering or technology, project management or manufacturing, you'll be helping our customers protect what really matters.
- Opportunities -
Working at BAE Systems brings immense opportunity. A long and fulfilling career, with first-class training and lifelong development available to all, with all the support to help make it happen.
The scale at which we operate generates endless opportunities to work across diverse roles, specialisms, cultures and countries. Achieving our growth ambitions needs everyone to own their role and find their unique place. This is a place to be curious, build your network, feel empowered and motivated by your team, sharing in our purpose to protect what matters and create a safer future.
As many of our team can demonstrate, it’s possible to have multiple careers throughout your time here. There’s always the opportunity to retrain or reskill, whether through a formal programme or exploring our on demand virtual learning platform where you can explore tailored resources aligned to each of our functions.
- Learning beyond your role -
We provide the opportunity to get involved in projects outside of your primary remit. We encourage you to seek a stretch project in which you’ll gain different experiences. With our huge portfolio of products and our multinational presence, there are opportunities to get involved in something different around every corner. Additionally, we encourage involvement in community projects, STEM initiatives and our employee resource groups, which all provide valuable learning and development experiences that you may not have access to in your day-to-day role.
- Learning and resources -
Lifelong learning is a reality at BAE Systems, and we’re proud to be a diverse, inclusive, and supportive employer, helping everyone build a career to be proud of, delivering our purpose of protecting those that protect us all.
Our resources are accessible at any time and from any device and consider inclusive learning styles by offering these through a variety of platforms such as videos, books, guides and structured virtual learning programmes through our digital learning plaform, Spark.