Senior/Database Administrator

Zenith-Infotech; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenith Infotech Pte Ltd. seeks a database administrator to install, configure, and maintain multiple database systems (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL). The role includes monitoring performance, planning backups and DR, and ensuring security and access control.

The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills, with experience across Windows/Linux environments. A security clearance is required due to the project sensitivity.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience in database administration.
• Proficient in SQL and database management tools.
• Knowledge of backup/recovery, performance tuning, and security management.
• Familiarity with Windows/Linux operating systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Role requires security clearance due to project sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain database systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL or PostgreSQL).
• Monitor database performance, availability, and capacity.
• Perform backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Ensure database security, including user access management and data protection.
• Perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and issue resolution.
• Manage database patches, upgrades, and migrations.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and scripts.
• Maintain documentation for database configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and development teams.
• Provide support for maintenance and operational activities.

Skills

Database admin

SQL proficiency

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Security management

Backup & recovery

Windows/Linux

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Role:

• Install, configure, and maintain database systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL or PostgreSQL).
• Monitor database performance, availability, and capacity.
• Perform backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Ensure database security, including user access management and data protection.
• Perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and issue resolution.
• Manage database patches, upgrades, and migrations.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and scripts.
• Maintain documentation for database configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and development teams.
• Provide support for maintenance and operational activities.

Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience in database administration.
• Proficient in SQL and database management tools.
• Knowledge of backup/recovery, performance tuning, and security management.
• Familiarity with Windows/Linux operating systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• This role will need to secure a clearance, due to the sensitivity of the project.

EA Licence No: 20S0237