Database Administrator (DBA)

Aventra Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Career growth, training, and certification support

Job summary

Aventra Group, located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is seeking a skilled Database Administrator (DBA) to ensure the reliability and performance of enterprise databases. This role focuses on installation, configuration, and security management.

The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of experience, a degree in IT, and strong problem-solving skills, along with the opportunity for career advancement and support for certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field.
• 4-8 years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• Strong hands-on experience with databases.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure database systems across environments.
• Manage and administer databases like Oracle and SQL Server.
• Proactively monitor database health and performance.

Skills

Database architecture and data modeling

Performance tuning

Troubleshooting skills

Backup and recovery practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Posted on 05/11/2026

Aventra Group is a technology-focused organization delivering reliable, scalable, and secure solutions to enterprise clients. As part of our continued growth, we are strengthening our data and infrastructure capabilities to ensure high availability, performance, and security of critical business systems.

Role Summary

The Database Administrator (DBA) will be responsible for the installation, configuration, performance, availability, and security of enterprise databases. The role supports business‑critical applications by ensuring database reliability, data integrity, and optimal performance across environments.

Key Responsibilities

Database Administration & Operations

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database systems across environments (Dev, Test, Prod)
• Manage and administer databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar platforms
• Ensure database availability, performance tuning, and capacity planning
• Implement and manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies

Performance & Monitoring

• Proactively monitor database health, performance, and growth
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, blocking, and query optimization issues
• Conduct regular maintenance activities such as patching, indexing, and cleanups

Security & Compliance

• Implement database security best practices, including access controls, encryption, and auditing
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory, and data protection requirements
• Perform periodic security reviews and vulnerability assessments

Automation & Optimization

• Automate routine DBA tasks using scripts and tools
• Support database deployments and migrations (on‑prem to cloud, version upgrades)
• Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code initiatives
• Work closely with application developers, system administrators, and business stakeholders
• Provide database design and optimization recommendations
• Handle production issues and participate in on‑call or support rotations as required
• Maintain technical documentation and operational procedures

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• 4–8 years of experience as a Database Administrator
• Strong hands‑on experience with one or more databases:
• Database architecture and data modeling
• Backup, recovery, high availability, and replication
• Experience with performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix and Windows environments
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills

Preferred / Added Advantage

• Experience with cloud databases (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, Oracle Cloud, etc.)
• Knowledge of HA/DR solutions (Always On, RAC, Data Guard, Replication)
• Exposure to DevOps tools (Git, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform)
• Experience supporting ERP, CRM, or large‑scale enterprise systems
• High attention to detail and risk awareness
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Opportunity to support enterprise‑grade systems and platforms
• Collaborative and technology‑driven work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Career growth, training, and certification support