Lead Database Administrator

Matthey; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPF 15%

Life Insurance

Medical coverage for dependents

Dental/Optical coverage

Annual bonus

Job summary

Johnson Matthey in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is seeking a Lead Database Administrator to steer our database environments and lead a DBA team. You will drive technical roadmaps for SQL Server and Oracle, oversee projects, and embed new tools across the database discipline.

The role requires strong OS and server administration skills, a track record of managing a large estate, and relevant industry qualifications. We offer a hybrid work arrangement and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with SQL Server and Oracle databases.
• Experience leading a DBA team.
• Strong OS and server administration skills.
• Proven ability to handle a large, complex estate.
• Industry qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the technical roadmap for Johnson Matthey’s Database environments including SQL Server and Oracle databases.
• Lead a team of Database Administrators ensuring processes are followed and work is completed per published standards.
• Embed new tools and technologies throughout the database discipline.
• Oversee projects impacting the database area.
• Focus on optimizing the database estate with enhanced enterprise monitoring.

Skills

SQL Server

Oracle DB

IT Operations

OS & Server Admin

Analytical Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Industry qualifications

Job description

Vacancy: Lead Database Administrator

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Job Family: IT

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Lead Database Administrator, you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry, you’ll help tackle the world’s biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern life and supporting life‑saving technologies - by applying, refining and recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future.

The role:

As a Lead Databased Administrator, you will help drive our goals by:

• Own and drive technical roadmap for Johnson Matthey’s Database environments including the technology therein, such as SQL Server and Oracle database Compute, backup, restore, and disaster recovery capability.
• Lead a team of Database Administrators ensuring process is followed and work is completed inline with published standards.
• Responsible for embedding new tools and technologies throughout the database discipline.
• Oversight of projects impacting the database area.
• Focus on optimizing Johnson Matthey’s database estate, particular attention on increasing enterprise monitoring to ensure they are optimum/highly available for infrastructure and applications services.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• Strong understanding of database technologies (Microsoft SQL)
• Experienced working within an I&O environment.
• Experience with operating systems and server administration.
• Relevant industry qualifications
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Must have a proven track record of supporting a large complex estate

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• EPF Employer contribution of 15%
• Life Insurance, Medical Coverage for Dependents
• Dental and Optical Claims (Employee)
• Competitive annual incentive plan with Bonus (Based on Individual performance and Company perfomance for the Financial Year.

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

Inclusivity

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [e-mail]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.