Senior Database Administrator: Azure & Security

NTT Data; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to ensure optimal database performance and security. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in database administration. Responsibilities include performance tuning, security management, and providing 24-hour support. Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and ETL development is essential. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a Database Administrator.

Responsibilities

• Ensure database remains efficient and secure.
• Performance tuning and management for optimized data operations.
• Proactive approach to database management for performance and security.
• Ensure data remains confidential and compliant.
• Provide 24hr support for issue resolution.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines with Microsoft Azure.

Skills

Database administration

Database performance tuning

Continuous Service Improvement

Database security

Infrastructure support

Integration with Microsoft Azure

Education

Matric and a Bachelor's degree

Tools

Pipeline/ETL development (SSIS)

T-SQL development

Shell scripting (dotnet/C++)

Documentation

FTP script development

Job description

A leading IT services company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to ensure optimal database performance and security. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in database administration. Responsibilities include performance tuning, security management, and providing 24-hour support. Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and ETL development is essential. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement.