Senior Database Administrator

Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Database Administrator to manage and secure database systems. The ideal candidate will assist in database maintenance, performance tuning, and implementing security policies. Responsibilities include troubleshooting database issues and optimizing SQL queries. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field with 1-2 years of experience in database administration. This position offers a dynamic work environment within a high-security banking setting.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in database administration (internship or entry-level role).
• Familiarity with RDBMS and SQL scripting.
• Basic knowledge of database backup/recovery, performance tuning, and security.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation and configuration of database servers.
• Identify and resolve database performance issues.
• Implement and enforce database security policies.

Skills

Database Maintenance & Support

Performance Tuning & Troubleshooting

Database Security & Compliance

Technical Skills: RDBMS Knowledge

Problem-solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

MySQL

DB2

Job description

Overview

The Database Administrator (DBA) will assist in managing, maintaining, and securing the bank’s database systems to ensure high availability, performance, and data integrity. This role involves working closely with senior DBAs, developers, and IT teams to support database operations, troubleshoot issues, and implement best practices in a banking environment.

Responsibilities

• Database Maintenance & Support: Assist in the installation, configuration, hardening and upgrading of database servers (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, DB2).
• Apply patches and updates to database systems as required.
• Performance Tuning & Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve database performance issues (slow queries, locks, deadlocks).
• Assist in optimizing SQL queries and indexing strategies.
• Monitor database health and escalate critical issues to senior DBAs.
• Security & Compliance: Implement and enforce database security policies in line with banking regulations (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOX).
• Manage user access controls and permissions.
• Assist in database audits and compliance reporting.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and drills.
• Work with application developers to design efficient database schemas.
• Maintain documentation for database configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Provide support for production and test database environments.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in database administration (internship or entry-level role).
• Familiarity with RDBMS (Oracle, MSSQL Server, MySQL and DB2) and SQL scripting.
• Technical Skills: Basic knowledge of database backup/recovery, performance tuning, and security.
• Understanding of Linux/Windows server environments.
• Exposure to cloud databases (AWS RDS, Azure SQL) is a plus.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to work in a regulated, high-security banking environment; good communication and teamwork abilities.

Company

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