Database Administrator MSSQL

Marsh Insurance; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance broker is seeking a skilled Database Administrator to join their DBA team in Kuala Lumpur. This hybrid role requires a strong knowledge of SQL Server, database performance tuning, and security management. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, at least 4 years of experience as a DBA, and familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure. Join a diverse work environment that values flexibility and collaboration.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diverse and inclusive environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Microsoft SQL Server DBA or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server installation, configuration and administration.
• Experience with database security and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and upgrade Microsoft SQL Server database servers.
• Monitor database performance and implement improvements.
• Perform regular maintenance tasks like backups and restores.

Skills

SQL Server architecture

Complex SQL queries

T-SQL scripting

Database backup and recovery

Database performance tuning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

13d ago , from Marsh & McLennan Companies MMC

We are seeking a talented individual to join our DBA team at Marsh & McLennan Asia Business Services (MMABS). This role will be based in our Pavilion Damansara Corporate Towers, Kuala Lumpur office. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working as per respective team's arrangement.

Database Administrator MSSQL

We will count on you to:

• Install, configure, and upgrade Microsoft SQL Server database servers and related products.
• Monitor database performance and implement changes to improve performance and reliability.
• Perform regular database maintenance tasks such as backups, restores, integrity checks, and index optimization.
• Manage database security by defining and enforcing access controls and permissions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, including performance bottlenecks, deadlocks, and connectivity problems.
• Develop and maintain database documentation, including data models, configurations, and procedures.
• Collaborate with development teams to design and implement database schemas, stored procedures, triggers, and functions.
• Plan and execute database migrations, upgrades, and patching activities with minimal downtime.
• Implement disaster recovery plans and ensure data availability and business continuity.
• Monitor and manage database storage, capacity planning, and growth forecasting.
• Automate routine database tasks using scripts and tools.
• Provide support for database-related audits and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure is a plus.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Min 4 years of experience as a Microsoft SQL Server DBA or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server architecture, installation, configuration, and administration.
• Proficiency in writing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and T‑SQL scripting.
• Experience with database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery techniques
• Work shifts start at 7 a.m. KL time

What makes you stand out:

• Willingness to learn, possess a positive attitude and able to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Self‑motivated, highly organized, resourceful and meticulous
• Ability to multi‑task and work well under pressure
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team

Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world’s top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.