Database Administrator - SPZW

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

Location: Outram Park

Job Type: Full-Time Contract (Renewable basis)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support Microsoft SQL Server environments across Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server hosted on Azure Virtual Machines.
• Perform database installation, configuration, provisioning, patching, upgrades, backup, restoration, and recovery activities.
• Monitor database health, performance, capacity, and availability across production and non-production environments.
• Troubleshoot database-related incidents and perform root cause analysis to minimise service disruption.
• Optimise database performance through query tuning, indexing, statistics management, Query Store analysis, and database maintenance.
• Implement and support high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including Always On Availability Groups, failover mechanisms, and recovery procedures.
• Execute T-SQL scripts, stored procedures, scheduled jobs, and database deployment activities.
• Configure monitoring, logging, and alerts using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Microsoft Defender for SQL.
• Manage database access, RBAC, encryption, auditing, security hardening, and privileged access controls.
• Work with Azure services such as Microsoft Entra ID and Azure Key Vault to support secure database operations.
• Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, runbooks, change records, and disaster recovery documentation.
• Ensure database platforms comply with organisational security policies, GCC Azure requirements, IM8, and relevant governance standards.

Requirements

• 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, Dynamic Management Views (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, Microsoft Defender for SQL, Microsoft Entra ID, and Azure Key Vault would be advantageous.
• Experience supporting government, GCC Azure, or other regulated environments would be highly advantageous.
• Relevant Microsoft Azure or database certifications, such as AZ-104, DP-300, or equivalent, would be advantageous.