Senior Database Administrator

My client, a highly reputable organization, is seeking a senior database administrator.

Job Description

• Lead in-house database implementation (both in the cloud and on-premise).
• Manage small to medium-scale projects and vendors (e.g. AWS and Microsoft).
• Responsible for preparing tender specifications, evaluation, and implementation of the outsourced systems.
• Participate in database (DB), database firewall (DB), and data warehouse (DWH) related matters or projects, including but not limited to:

1. Upgrades & patches.
2. Job scheduling and monitoring.
3. Performance monitoring and tuning.
4. Security management and integrity checks.
5. Space monitoring.
6. Backup and Recovery.
7. Disaster Recovery.

• Perform software tools administration (e.g. SQL Management Studio, SQL Server SSIS, PeopleSoft Data Mover, SAP GUI)
• Assist to administer the SAP system.
• Review and maintain DB-related policies, guidelines, and standards.
• Provide technical assistance and day-to-day operational support for existing DBs.
• Provide documentation according to the Project Development Methodology.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to gather user feedback and schedule for enhancements and modifications.
• Coordinate the design, release, and deployment of systems with cross-functional team dependencies and impact on the infrastructure.
• Evaluate software package/productivity tools and make recommendations to Principal Database Administrator and supervisor.
• Participate in Enterprise Database System Planning (i.e. database infrastructure design, planning and implementation).

Requirements

• Degree / Diploma in Computer Science or IT.
• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in enterprise cloud and on-premise database and data warehouse implementation and administration.
• Well-versed in both cloud (e.g. AWS, Azure) and on-premise enterprise databases, database firewall, data warehouse technologies, configuration, and administration.
• Proficient in database installation, upgrade, maintenance, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of MS SQLServer and/or MYSQL.
• Experience in MS SQL Server is strongly preferred.
• Good knowledge of Windows, database backup and recovery (Symantec NetBackup), and cluster-failover technologies (Microsoft Cluster, SQL Server AlwaysOn).
• Experience in SAP Basis or Database Firewall administration will be advantageous.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project management skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

For consideration, please send your CV to [email protected].