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MySQL Database Administrator

Summary

Senior MySQL DBA role managing and optimizing Linux-based database environments to ensure high availability and performance for mission-critical systems.

MySQL Database Administrator (Senior, L3)


Join our infrastructure team as a Senior MySQL Database Administrator, where you\'ll play a key role in managing and optimizing mission‑critical database environments on Linux platforms. This is an opportunity to ensure high availability and performance in a dynamic, onsite data centre setting.


Key Responsibilities



  • Administer and support MySQL databases on Linux platforms

  • Perform routine maintenance, optimization, and troubleshooting of MySQL databases

  • Execute backup and restore operations to ensure data integrity

  • Collaborate on database capacity planning and monitoring

  • Apply Linux system administration skills to support database operations


Must-have Requirements



  • 5+ years of experience in MySQL database administration on Linux

  • Hands‑on experience with MySQL database administration on Linux

  • Strong understanding of optimization, tuning, and troubleshooting techniques for MySQL databases

  • Proven hands‑on backup and restore capabilities for MySQL databases

  • Familiarity with basic Linux system administration

  • Analytical and problem‑solving skills with effective communication

  • Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt


Nice‑to‑have Requirements



  • Experience with automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible

  • Experience designing and refining physical database architecture for reliability

  • Exposure to fault‑tolerant and distributed database mechanisms


Why Join Us



  • Be part of a collaborative and experienced team in a fast‑paced environment, working on impactful projects that support critical business operations. You\'ll have the opportunity to deepen your expertise, contribute to innovative solutions, and grow your career in a supportive, onsite setting.


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Computer Software & Networking 51-100 employees


We are local 100% Malaysian‑owned MSC status company established in 2006 serving ASEAN region. Our core competencies are in IT Managed Services, Dev/Ops, Outsourcing, Analytics development services, and Microsoft Platform development such as SharePoint, Power Platform, Dynamics CRM, and .NET/Mobile Application development. We help our clients to realize their results through digital transformation using our innovative IT services and software solutions.


We are local 100% Malaysian‑owned MSC status company established in 2006 serving ASEAN region. Our core competencies are in IT Managed Services, Dev/Ops, Outsourcing, Analytics development services, and Microsoft Platform development such as SharePoint, Power Platform, Dynamics CRM, and .NET/Mobile Application development. We help our clients to realize their results through digital transformation using our innovative IT services and software solutions.


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