Database Administrator

JOB PURPOSE

To ensure the reliability, performance, and security of the company’s database environment, driving operational excellence across all database platforms.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support the Database domain across the organization, ensuring consistency, reliability, and scalability of all database platforms
• Define and enforce database standards, best practices, and governance across systems and environments
• Design, implement and optimize database solutions, ensuring high performance and availability
• Ensure effective lifecycle management of databases, including provisioning, maintenance, upgrades, and decommissioning
• Monitor database performance, capacity, and overall health, proactively identifying and mitigating issues and risks, and providing regular reporting to Management
• Ensure the security and integrity of databases, including access control, data protection, and compliance with policies
• Act as a technical reference for database-related topics, supporting Infrastructure and Application teams
• Ensure proper backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies are in place and regularly validated
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives across database platforms and administration practices, focusing on automation, standardization, performance tuning, and operational optimization.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Database Administration (DBA) and database management/architecture roles within complex IT environments, with 8–10 years of overall experience in IT organizations.
• Experience in global and distributed organizations (e.g., travel, maritime, hospitality, or similar industries) is an advantage
• Fluent in English
• Database Technologies: Microsoft SQL Server (2019/2022), Azure SQL Database & Managed Instance, Oracle Database (11g/12c/18c/19c), Oracle Exadata (X11/X11M), MySQL, PostgreSQL, Progress OpenEdge 11.7, Couchbase (4.x/7.x) and IBM DB2 10.5.
• Related & Cross-Database Technologies: Oracle RAC, ASM, RMAN, Data Guard/Active Data Guard, GoldenGate, AWR/ASH, SQL Server Always On, SSIS, MySQL InnoDB Cluster/Group Replication, CDC, Dynatrace, Ansible, PowerShell and Python, including HA/DR, backup & recovery, replication, performance tuning, monitoring and database automation.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or related field; database certifications are a plus
• Strong ownership and accountability mindset
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to govern and influence technical activities across teams and providers
• Attention to detail with focus on performance, security, and reliability

QUALIFICATIONS (skills, competencies, experience)

Right to work in Italy.

WHAT WE OFFER

In compliance with the applicable pay transparency legislation, the following information is provided regarding the initial compensation foreseen for the position.

Contract
- Type of contract: Permanent
- Hybrid working model: 2 days per week remotely
- Applicable Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL): “Addetti agli uffici ed ai terminals delle società di navigazione che esercitano l’armamento privato” – sez. personale di terra
- Gross annual salary (RAL): between €40.000 – €47.000 gross per year, paid over 14 monthly installments
- Meal vouchers: worth €8 per on-site working day
The offer in terms of salary will be determined based on the candidate’s professional experience, technical competencies, and the level of autonomy and responsibility assigned to the role.

Welfare&Wellbeing
We offer a range of Welfare&Wellbeing Initiatives as well as benefits including Productivity award, Health Insurance, Learning opportunities, flexible working hours, Employee Assistance Programme, Discounts & Partnerships within the MSC group.

Our commitment

We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.