Senior Database Administrator (MSSQL, MySQL, Oracle)

MINDTECK SOFTWARE MALAYSIA SDN BHD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to manage and optimize database systems including MS SQL, MySQL, and Oracle. The candidate must have at least 5 years of infrastructure support experience and be proficient in database installation on various platforms. Responsibilities include database health monitoring, troubleshooting, and ensuring security and performance optimization. The role may require after-hours support, offering a comprehensive opportunity for seasoned database professionals.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in infrastructure support.
• Minimum 5 years' experience with MS SQL, MySQL, and Oracle DB Server.
• Proficient in database installation and configuration on Linux/Windows/Azure.

Responsibilities

• Manage and perform administrative tasks on databases.
• Monitor the health of databases and troubleshoot issues.
• Install, configure, and set up databases for application use.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Documentation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Education

Diploma / Degree in Information Technology

Tools

MS SQL

MySQL

Oracle DB

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.

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

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