Azure SQL Database Administrator | DR & High Availability

Bidvest Bank Limited; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidvest Bank Limited is seeking a Database Administrator to design, plan, configure, support and secure the bank's databases environment. The role ensures availability, integrity and performance across environments and manages all database changes.

Responsibilities include DR planning, backups, HA deployments, and access management. A National Diploma or BSc in IT with relevant certifications and at least two years in database administration are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in Database Administration.
• Experience in the Financial Services sector.
• Relevant IT degree/diploma and database certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Bank's database servers, storage, databases and capacity.
• Collaborate with project teams to deploy robust deployments and move to High Availability.
• Implement Disaster Recovery and backup strategies to meet continuity goals.
• Maintain policies, procedures and meticulous documentation of changes.
• Control database access and security to ensure compliance.

Education

National Diploma in Information Technology

BSC Degree in Information Technology

Microsoft and/or other Database Certifications

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

SQL Server in Azure

ITIL

Job description

Bidvest Bank Limited is seeking a Database Administrator to design, plan, configure, support and secure the bank's databases environment. The role ensures availability, integrity and performance across environments and manages all database changes.

Responsibilities include DR planning, backups, HA deployments, and access management. A National Diploma or BSc in IT with relevant certifications and at least two years in database administration are required.