Database Administrator

Responsibilities

. Provision database instances with standardised baseline configurations across on-premises and cloud

. Apply database patches and manage CVE remediation across all platforms on schedule

. Manage database users, schemas, access permissions and role-based privilege control

. Monitor database performance - query throughput, resource utilisation and capacity trends

. Tune queries, execution plans and indexes to maintain performance within agreed thresholds

. Manage database backup policies and validate restore procedures on a regular schedule

. Monitor and manage high availability replication execute failover and maintain RPO within targets

. Conduct database access auditing and produce compliance and audit reports

. Monitor database health and capacity report on trends and escalate capacity risks proactively

. Manage middleware platforms - Apache, Nginx and IIS installation, patching and configuration

. Participate in DR drills for the database tier and validate recovery procedures

. Maintain database runbooks, standard operating procedures and change documentation

Requirements

. Diploma/Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related disciplines.

. Minimum 3 years of proven experience in managing and supporting enterprise database platforms across both on-premises and cloud environments.

. Strong expertise in database administration, including database provisioning, performance tuning, patch and vulnerability management, backup and recovery, high availability, replication, and disaster recovery.

. Hands-on experience with database security, access control, capacity planning, performance monitoring, and compliance auditing.

. Experience managing middleware platforms such as Apache, Nginx, and IIS, including installation, configuration, patching, and operational support.

. Familiarity with business continuity planning, disaster recovery testing, and recovery validation processes.

. Strong documentation skills with experience maintaining operational runbooks, standard operating procedures, and change management records.

. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to support mission-critical production environments.

Licence no: 12C6060