Senior Database Administrator (MSSQL, MySQL, Oracle)

Mindteck; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to manage and perform administrative tasks on databases including MSSQL, MySQL, and Oracle. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience and be proficient in cloud technologies like Azure. Responsibilities include monitoring database health, troubleshooting issues, performing upgrades, and ensuring security compliance. This role requires a strong ability to work independently while also collaborating with teams and third-party vendors.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in database administration.
• Experience with MS SQL, MySQL, and Oracle DB Server.
• Proficient in database installation and configuration on various platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage and perform administrative tasks on databases.
• Monitor the health of databases and troubleshoot issues.
• Install and configure databases for application use.
• Involve in database performance tuning and optimization.

Skills

Strong troubleshooting skills

Strong documentation skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Good team player

Good organizational skills

Education

Diploma / Degree in Information Technology

Tools

Oracle Dataguard

SQL Server

MySQL

Azure

Job description

Senior Database Administrator (MSSQL, MySQL, Oracle)

You will be a member of the Infra Operation & Cyber Security team reporting to the IT Server Ops Team Lead.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and perform administrative tasks on databases (Microsoft SQL, Oracle, MySQL) running on Windows & Linux platforms.
• Monitoring the health of the databases, and perform trouble‑shooting to identify and resolve any reported issues.
• Install, configure and setup databases for application use.
• Perform upgrade of databases and/or migration of databases from one product to another.
• Perform database refresh across different environments.
• Perform tuning and optimization activities to improve database performance and utilization of storage space.
• Involve in the hardening of cloud databases like Azure SQL.
• Monitor and manage data replication, including execution of database switchover for Disaster Recovery (DR) exercises.
• Perform database maintenance, including applying and validating of security & critical patches.
• Manage database security, and engage in process improvement such as automation of tasks and procedures.
• Execute and provide technical support for the deployment of application fixes and/or changes in relation to the database.
• Participate in system audits, adhere to the internal security standards.
• Manage and co‑ordinate with 3rd party vendors to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Ensure availability and continuity of database services.
• Involve in incident, problem, change and service request management.

Requirements:

• Diploma / Degree in Information Technology or equivalent with at least 5 years of experience in infrastructure support.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience of MS SQL/MYSQL and Oracle DB Server.
• Experience and understand with Azure Cloud, AAD, IAAS, PAAS, SAAS and etc.
• Proficient in Database installation, configuration on Linux / Windows/Azure platforms.
• Experience in Database High Availability setup using Oracle Dataguard, SQL Server Failover Replication/Mirroring Availability Groups, MySQL Cluster
• Good database performance tuning, troubleshooting skills and locating bottlenecks at both server and database level.
• Familiar with database partitioning design, Data warehouse, TDE encryption and implementing security standards to secure critical environments.
• Disaster Recovery implementations based on Oracle Dataguard./SQL server /MYSQL Work with infrastructure team on upgrades, patching and resolution of cross functional issues.
• Knowledge on SAP,CCNB,CRM,Oracle JDBC, ODP.Net, UCP, TAF, FCF, and MySQL Connectors.
• Provide deployment support for database objects in production and UAT environments.
• Provide 24x7 production database support and willing to work after office hours / weekends. Experienced with standard database monitoring tools.
• Experience in Linux and Windows Shell scripting and PL/SQL Programming

Required Skills:

• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Independent worker with minimum supervision
• Good team player and process driven
• Good verbal and written communication skills