Junior Database Administrator (SQL)

GECO Asia Pte Ltd; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

GECO Asia Pte Ltd is seeking a Junior Database Administrator (SQL) to support reliable, secure, and efficient database environments in Alabang, Muntinlupa. You will assist with monitoring, performance checks, troubleshooting, and day‑to‑day administration alongside the DBA team.

The role offers exposure to SQL, multiple database platforms, and IT service management practices, with opportunities to grow technical and operational expertise in enterprise IT environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/CE or related field.
• 1–2 years of database administration experience.
• Experience with SQL and database monitoring/troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with platforms such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle.
• Knowledge of ITIL/incident and change management is an advantage.
• Willing to work shifting schedules and/or on-call.

Responsibilities

• Monitor database health, availability, and performance; assist in issue identification.
• Perform routine database administration and operational support per procedures.
• Assist with troubleshooting and escalate complex issues to senior DBAs.
• Support backups, recovery, maintenance, and other DB operations.
• Document activities and contribute to process improvements.
• Coordinate with IT teams to resolve incidents and service requests.
• Follow security, access control, and data protection procedures.

Skills

SQL

Monitoring

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Oracle

Job description

Junior Database Administrator (SQL)

Location: Alabang, Muntinlupa
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Tech Services – Cloud and Data Center

About the Role

We are looking for a Junior Database Administrator (DBA) to support the reliable, secure, and efficient operation of our database environments.

In this role, you will assist with database monitoring, performance checks, troubleshooting, documentation, and day-to-day database administration activities. You will work closely with the DBA team and other IT support teams to maintain database availability, security, and operational reliability.

This is a great opportunity for an IT professional who wants to further develop their expertise in database administration, SQL, infrastructure operations, and enterprise IT environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor database health, availability, and performance and assist in identifying potential issues.

• Perform routine database administration and operational support activities following established procedures.

• Assist with database troubleshooting and resolve standard operational issues, escalating complex concerns to senior DBAs when necessary.

• Support database backup, recovery, maintenance, and other database operations as assigned.

• Conduct database performance checks and assist with identifying opportunities for optimization.

• Maintain accurate database records, operational reports, documentation, and system information.

• Support incident, service request, and change activities related to database environments.

• Coordinate with other IT teams and support groups to gather information and resolve database-related incidents and service requests.

• Follow established security, access control, confidentiality, and data protection procedures.

• Document technical activities and contribute to the continuous improvement of database administration processes.

• Participate in database-related projects, system implementations, and operational initiatives as required.

• Perform other database administration and infrastructure support tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• At least 1–2 years of experience in database administration, database support, or related IT infrastructure roles.

• Basic to intermediate knowledge of database administration concepts and practices.

• Experience with SQL and database monitoring/troubleshooting.

• Familiarity with one or more database platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, or similar technologies is an advantage.

• Knowledge of database backup, recovery, maintenance, and performance monitoring is preferred.

• Familiarity with ITIL, incident management, change management, or IT service management processes is an advantage.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

• Good communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical teams.

• Able to handle confidential information responsibly and follow established security procedures.

• Willing to work in a shifting schedule and/or provide on-call support, as required by business operations.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Technically curious and willing to continuously learn new database technologies.

• Analytical and detail-oriented when troubleshooting database issues.

• Service-oriented and responsive to operational requirements.

• Collaborative, with the ability to work with different IT teams and stakeholders.

• Accountable for maintaining the accuracy, security, and reliability of database environments