[What you will be working on]
Key Responsibilities:
Manage Sybase, Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases supporting various application systems.
Maintain high availability and optimal performance of the databases, web application servers and web servers through database or OS clustering.
Review of application design and coding for efficient database access.
Manage security protections on Production, Disaster Recovery, Acceptance and Test computing environment.
Ensure compliance with Government and CSA security policy in addition to the Quality Management System.
Enforce corporate data management policy.
Manage the service level of vendors/suppliers for IT infrastructure contracts.
Analyse and solve end user problems related to IT infrastructure.
Maintain and validate the IT Disaster Recovery Plan.
Ensure project and operation documentations are kept up-to-date.
Work closely with colleagues, developers, testers and users to ensure technical compatibility on infrastructure and application systems integration and user satisfaction.
[What we are looking for]
Relevant educational background
Prepared to undergo intensive training and development to acquire the skill and knowledge in administration of Sybase or Oracle databases including RAC and Dataguard, MSSSQL Servers.
Experience with Unix/Linux operating system, Veritas/Oracle Clustering, Oracle WebLogic application servers and Oracle web servers running on various server platforms, cloud native databases and Nutanix will be an advantage.
Experienced in Unix scripting to automate DBA tasks including regular maintenance jobs
Ability in resolving database alerts and issues
Proactive capacity monitoring and performance analysis
Experience in patching and upgrading Oracle Dataguard and RAC environment
Knowledgeable in database replication and database performance optimisation.
Ability to thrive under pressure, function and deliver effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Good command of English, both written and spoken
Be prepared to work in a team providing 24x7 support
Strong documentation skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills