Azure Hybrid Cloud Database Architect

Transnet SOC Ltd

Johannesburg

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Transnet SOC Ltd seeks a Database Specialist to design, implement and manage scalable, secure database architectures across hybrid environments, predominantly on Microsoft Azure. You will optimize performance, migrate data to Azure cloud services, and ensure regulatory compliance while coordinating with application, network and infrastructure teams for seamless integration.

Responsibilities include disaster recovery planning, monitoring with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics, and maintaining

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or IT or a related field.
ITIL Foundation certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure database architectures across hybrid environments.
Optimize database performance through monitoring, indexing, and tuning strategies.
Migrate data from on‑premises to Azure cloud services such as Azure SQL and Cosmos DB.
Ensure data security and regulatory compliance (POPIA, ISO 27001).
Provide disaster recovery and backup strategies using Azure and on‑premises solutions.
Collaborate with application, network and infrastructure teams for database integration.