Database Administrator - Microsoft Azure (Public Sector)

HI,

Immediate Hiring

Key Responsibilities

Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments running on Azure Virtual Machines and Azure SQL Managed Instance

Provision, configure, and optimise SQL Server databases to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance

Design and maintain backup, restore, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies, including regular recovery testing

Monitor database health, troubleshoot performance issues, and optimise queries, indexes, and execution plans

Manage SQL Server security including authentication, role-based access control, Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), Row-Level Security (RLS), Dynamic Data Masking (DDM), and Always Encrypted

Configure and support SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, and other high availability technologies

Support database migrations using Azure Database Migration Service (DMS) and Database Migration Assistant (DMA)

Implement monitoring, alerting, and auditing using Azure Monitor, Microsoft Defender for SQL, Microsoft Sentinel, and related Azure services

Develop and maintain database operational runbooks, technical documentation, and disaster recovery procedures

Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to deliver secure, reliable, and highly available database services

Req

uirements

Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline

At least 5 years of hands-on Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration experience

Strong experience managing SQL Server 2016 or later in production environments

Experience administering SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines and/or Azure SQL Managed Instance

Strong knowledge of T-SQL, stored procedures, query optimisation, execution plan analysis, and performance tuning

Experience implementing SQL Server high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including Always On Availability Groups

Hands-on experience with database backup, point-in-time recovery, and disaster recovery testing

Good understanding of SQL Server security features including TDE, Dynamic Data Masking, Always Encrypted, auditing, and role-based access control

Experience working with Azure Monitor, Azure SQL monitoring, or similar database monitoring platforms

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

Experience working within the Singapore Government Technology Stack (SGTS) or Government on Commercial Cloud (GCC) environments

Familiarity with Azure database services such as Azure Database for PostgreSQL, Azure Database for MySQL, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Cache for Redis, or Azure Data Factory

Experience integrating database administration with DevSecOps practices using Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, or Infrastructure as Code

Familiarity with regulated cloud environments and governance frameworks such as IM8, MTCS SS 584, ISO 27001, or equivalent

Microsoft certifications such as DP-300, Azure Database Administrator Associate, AZ-104, or AZ-900

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