DBA database administrator (MSSQL & MongoDB)

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We are looking for an experienced Database Administrator to support mission-critical production systems in a secure 24/7 environment. You will be responsible for the availability, performance, security, and reliability of Microsoft SQL Server and MongoDB platforms, working closely with infrastructure, system, software, and security teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide Day 2 (L2/L3) production support for MSSQL and MongoDB, including incident response and root cause analysis.
  • Manage high availability environments including SQL Server Always On and MongoDB Replica Sets.
  • Perform database administration, backup & recovery, patching, upgrades, and disaster recovery testing.
  • Monitor and optimize database performance through tuning, indexing, and capacity planning.
  • Support application deployments, database releases, data migrations, and post-deployment validation.
  • Implement database security, access controls, auditing, and vulnerability remediation.
  • Maintain operational documentation, SOPs, and support compliance with government security standards.
  • Participate in 24/7 on-call support for critical production incidents.


Requirements

  • 5–8+ years of hands-on DBA experience supporting enterprise production environments.
  • Strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server (Always On, HA, performance tuning) and MongoDB (Replica Sets, backup/recovery).
  • Experience supporting 24/7 mission-critical systems and Severity 1 incidents.
  • Knowledge of database deployment, data patching, and release management.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with ITIL operations, virtualization/container environments, or integration platforms is an advantage.
  • Experience in Singapore Government or other regulated environments is highly preferred.