Azure SQL DBA: High Availability & Security

SCIENTEC CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

SCIENTEC CONSULTING PTE. LTD. is seeking a skilled SQL Server DBA to manage across Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs. The role emphasizes maintaining health, performance, and secure operations in cloud environments.

You will implement HA/DR, perform patching and upgrades, and optimize queries while ensuring regulatory and security requirements are met. Outram Park-based, renewable contract, full-time.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in SQL Server database administration or database operations.
• Strong hands-on experience with SQL Server 2016 or later.
• Experience supporting Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and/or SQL Server on Azure VMs.
• Strong proficiency in T-SQL, stored procedures, DMVs, Query Store, and SQL performance tuning.
• Practical experience in database backup, recovery, high availability, failover, and disaster recovery.
• Good understanding of SQL Server security, RBAC, encryption, auditing, and database hardening.
• Familiarity with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Defender for SQL, Entra ID, and Key Vault is advantageous.
• Experience supporting government/regulatory environments would be highly advantageous.
• Microsoft Azure or database certifications (e.g., AZ-104, DP-300) would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Microsoft SQL Server environments across Azure SQL DB, MI, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.
• Perform installation, provisioning, patching, upgrades, backup, restore, and recovery activities.
• Monitor health, performance, capacity, and availability across prod and non-prod
• Troubleshoot incidents and perform root cause analysis to minimise disruption.
• Optimise performance through query tuning, indexing, statistics, and Query Store analysis.
• Implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions (Always On, failover, DR procedures).
• Execute T-SQL scripts, stored procedures, scheduled jobs, and deployment activities.
• Configure monitoring, logging, and alerts with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
• Manage DB access, RBAC, encryption, auditing, security hardening, and privileged access controls.
• Work with Entra ID and Key Vault to support secure DB operations.
• Maintain technical docs, runbooks, change records, and DR documentation.
• Ensure platforms comply with security policies and governance standards.

Skills

SQL Server

Azure SQL

T-SQL

Performance tuning

HA/DR

Security

Monitoring

Azure Monitor

Education

Diploma or Degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

Key Vault

Job description

SCIENTEC CONSULTING PTE. LTD. is seeking a skilled SQL Server DBA to manage across Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs. The role emphasizes maintaining health, performance, and secure operations in cloud environments.

You will implement HA/DR, perform patching and upgrades, and optimize queries while ensuring regulatory and security requirements are met. Outram Park-based, renewable contract, full-time.