Database Administrator

DLAB DISTRIBUTION SDN. BHD.; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DLAB DISTRIBUTION SDN. BHD. seeks a Database Administrator for an on-site role in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

The candidate will manage, maintain, and optimize multiple database platforms to ensure high availability, security, and performance for internal systems and client environments. Responsibilities include monitoring health, backups and restores, user access management, replication, and recovery strategies, plus troubleshooting and collaboration with vendors on projects and security

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing, securing, and maintaining diverse DB platforms.
• Know-how in design, replication, high-availability architectures.
• Troubleshooting across complex database environments with strong communication.
• Certifications and degree in CS/IT are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimize multiple database platforms to ensure high availability, security, and performance.
• Monitor database health, perform backups and restores, and manage access control.
• Implement replication and recovery strategies, and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams on projects, upgrades, and integrations.

Skills

Database Admin

Database Security

Performance Tuning

Backup & Recovery

Oracle

MS SQL Server

IBM DB2

MySQL

Replication

Communication

Education

Degree in CS/IT

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Responsibility

Company Description

DLAB DISTRIBUTION SDN. BHD. is a regional value-added distributor specializing in proactive and operational database security, lifecycle data encryption, and performance monitoring solutions. The company partners with leading vendors such as Trustwave, DataSunrise, Sotero, Quest, DbWatch, and Freshworks to deliver comprehensive ITSM, CRM, and database management offerings. DLAB provides data warehouse and database services across platforms including Oracle, Microsoft SQL, IBM DB2, MySQL, and other major databases. The organization also offers cybersecurity consulting and professional services through Trustwave SpiderLabs, supporting clients in securing and optimizing their data environments.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Database Administrator role is based in Petaling Jaya. The Database Administrator will manage, maintain, and optimize multiple database platforms, ensuring high availability, security, and performance for internal systems and client environments. Responsibilities include monitoring database health, performing backups and restores, managing user access and security configurations, and implementing replication and recovery strategies. The role involves troubleshooting database issues, supporting application teams with database design and query optimization, and documenting configurations, procedures, and best practices. The Database Administrator will collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to support projects, upgrades, and integrations aligned with DLAB's database and security solutions.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Database Administration and Databases, including managing, securing, and maintaining diverse database platforms.
• Candidates should possess skills in Database Design and Replication to support scalable architectures, data integrity, and high availability solutions.
• Candidates should possess skills in Troubleshooting to diagnose performance, connectivity, and configuration issues across complex database environments.
• Experience with Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, IBM DB2, MySQL, or similar relational database systems is highly beneficial.
• Knowledge of database security, encryption, backup and recovery, and performance tuning practices is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, with clear written and verbal communication.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft, IBM) and a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field are advantageous.