Manager, Database Administration

MBSB Bank Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MBSB Bank Berhad in Petaling Jaya is seeking a Database Administrator to manage multiple DB platforms and ensure performance and availability.

You will perform monitoring, backups, patching, and support on-call production activities, with strong emphasis on security and documentation.

A degree in Information Systems is required; professional certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Information Systems or related field.
• Relevant professional certifications would be an advantage.
• Experience with Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL, DB2 and PostgreSQL.
• Understanding of database backup and recovery.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and work in a 24x7 banking production environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily monitoring and health checks for production and non-production databases.
• Administer Oracle DB, MSSQL, MySQL, DB2 and PostgreSQL databases.
• Monitor performance, availability, storage and alerts.
• Execute SQL queries and troubleshoot issues.
• Assist with backup, restore and recovery activities.
• Apply patches, upgrades and maintenance.
• Manage database users and access permissions.
• Support database-related incidents and service requests.
• Perform disaster recovery activities, including DR simulations.
• Review changes and deployments; maintain docs and checklists.
• Follow IT security, change-management and operational procedures.
• Provide production support and participate in after-hours or on-call shifts.

Skills

SQL

Database administration

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Information Systems

Professional certifications (advantage)

Tools

Oracle DB

MSSQL

MySQL

DB2

PostgreSQL

Job description

• Perform daily monitoring and health checks for production and non-production databases.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer Oracle DB, MSSQL, MySQL, DB2 and PostgreSQL databases.
• Monitor database performance, availability, storage and alerts.
• Perform SQL queries and troubleshooting.
• Assist with database backup, restore and recovery activities.
• Perform database patching, upgrades and maintenance.
• Manage database user accounts and access permissions.
• Support database-related incidents and service requests.
• Perform disaster recovery activities, including DR simulations.
• Review and perform change deployments.
• Maintain database documentation, procedures and operational checklists.
• Follow IT security, change-management and operational procedures.
• Provide support during production activities and participate in after-hours or on-call support when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Information Systems or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional certifications would be an advantage.
• Experience in SQL and database administration involving Oracle DB, MSSQL, MySQL, DB2 and PostgreSQL.
• Understanding of database backup and recovery.
• Good troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Willingness to learn and work in a 24×7 banking production environment.