Database Administrator – Secure, High-Performance Data Systems

Mentaris.Asia

Kuala Lumpur

On-site

MYR 60,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Mentaris.Asia seeks a Database Administrator to manage, secure, and optimize enterprise databases in Kuala Lumpur. You will install, configure, patch, and ensure high availability with robust backup and disaster recovery plans.

Requirements include 3+ years of enterprise DB experience with Oracle, MySQL, MSSQL, and PostgreSQL, plus the ability to work independently. You will monitor performance, tune queries, plan capacity, and enforce security controls.

Qualifications

At least 3 years experience with enterprise-level databases.
Degree required; higher qualifications encouraged.
DB certifications preferred but not essential; experience is most important.
Proficient with Oracle, MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL and related DB systems.
Able to work independently.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, update, and patch database software and server hardware.
Design and test disaster recovery plans, scheduled backups, and data restoration procedures.
Manage user permissions, enforce RBAC, set up encryption, and review audit logs.
Track response times, analyze slow queries, add indexes, and optimize system settings.
Forecast future storage and hardware needs as data volume grows.
Diagnose and fix operational errors, failed connections, and hardware or software glitches.