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.