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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