Gis Database Administrator-abu Dhabi,uae

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**Job Description** Position Summary**

**Key Responsibilities**
- ** Database Design and Management**:

- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise geodatabases in a Microsoft SQL Server environment.
- Develop and enforce database standards, naming conventions, and best practices for spatial data.
- Manage database security, including user access, roles, and permissions in accordance with company policies.
- Perform regular database maintenance tasks, including backups, restores, and recovery plans to ensure data integrity and availability.
- Monitor and optimize database performance and capacity, implementing tuning strategies as needed.
- ** Data and System Integration**:

- Administer and manage the ArcGIS Enterprise Geodatabases in co-ordination with IT
- Manage the integration of GIS data with other business systems, such as asset management and project management (INFOR).
- Develop and maintain ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes for importing and exporting spatial and tabular data from various sources.
- ** Spatial Data Management**:

- Administer and manage versioned and non-versioned spatial data for our road network, including linear referencing systems (LRS), Road asset inventories (e.g., signs, signals, bridges, etc) and also Irrigation and Storm water Networks datasets.
- Ensure the accuracy and currency of our assets datasets.
- Implement and manage quality control and quality assurance (QA/QC) procedures for all spatial data.
- ** Technical Support and Collaboration**:

- Provide expert-level technical support to GIS analysts, engineers, planners, and other stakeholders who utilize spatial data.
- Troubleshoot and resolve GIS database and service-related issues in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with the IT infrastructure team to ensure the underlying server and network infrastructure meets the demands of the Infrastructure Assets environment.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for database architecture, procedures, and workflows.

**Qualifications** Education**:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / GIS, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.

**Experience**:
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as a GIS Database Administrator in an enterprise environment.
- Proven experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration, including performance tuning, security, and backup/recovery.
- Extensive hands-on experience with the Esri Enterprise Geodatabase, including Arc GIS Desktop / ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise Server, and ArcGIS Online.
- Demonstrable experience in managing enterprise geodatabases (ArcSDE).
- Experience working with Road and Infra Assets related spatial data is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with road and Asset infrastructure management principles is a significant advantage.

**Technical Skills**
- ** Database Systems**: Expert knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and experience with Oracle is plus.
- ** GIS Software**: Proficiency with Esri ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise Server and Data Store.
- ** Spatial SQL**: Strong proficiency in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries with spatial data types.
- ** Scripting and Automation**: Experience with Python for automating geoprocessing and data management tasks is an advantage.
- ** ETL Tools (Optional but preferred)**: Experience with FME (Safe Software) or similar data integration tools.

**Soft Skills**- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical colleagues.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to data quality.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues.