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Database Administrator (Microsoft SQL Server)

ScienTec Consulting Pte Ltd

Database Administrator (Microsoft SQL Server)

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SQL QueriesMicrosoft SQL ServerData AnalysisAWSDatabase AdministrationComplianceAzure

1 month ago

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Contract type:

Freelance / Contract

Salary:

SGD 72,000 – SGD 108,000 / year

Location:

Central Region, Malawi

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

4 September 2026

What they need


We are looking for an experienced Database Administrator to manage, maintain and support Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL database environments.

  • Working Hours: Mon-Fri
  • Working Location: Central
  • Salary Package: Up to $9000 (basic) + AWS
  • Job Type: Contract

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, configure and administer Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance.
  • Provision and maintain databases across production and non-production environments.
  • Execute SQL scripts, stored procedures and scheduled database jobs.
  • Manage database security, user access and permissions.
  • Perform database backup, restore, high availability and disaster recovery activities.
  • Monitor database health, availability and performance.
  • Troubleshoot database and server performance issues.
  • Perform query optimisation, index maintenance, statistics updates and integrity checks.
  • Configure database monitoring, alerts and logging.
  • Support database patching, upgrades and configuration management.
  • Maintain operational documentation, database inventories, runbooks and change records.
  • Support security, compliance and audit requirements.
  • Participate in disaster recovery testing and business continuity activities.

Requirements

  • Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related discipline.
  • At least 4–6 years of relevant database administration experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Experience with Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance and/or SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines.
  • Strong knowledge of T-SQL, stored procedures and SQL scripting.
  • Experience in database performance tuning, query optimisation and troubleshooting.
  • Good understanding of database security, backup and recovery, high availability and disaster recovery.
  • Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Azure Entra ID, Azure Key Vault or Microsoft Defender for SQL will be advantageous.
  • Experience working in regulated, enterprise or government environments will be advantageous.
  • Relevant Microsoft Azure or database certifications will be an added advantage.

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