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Database Administrator - CloudBoardroom Appointments • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Database Administrator - Cloud

Database Administrator - Cloud

Boardroom Appointments • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Database Administrator - Cloud - Cape Town

Key Responsibilities :

  • Install configure and maintain cloud-native databases (Azure SQL PostgreSQL MySQL or other cloud DBs).
  • Monitor and tune database performance including query optimization indexing and resource allocation.
  • Implement backup recovery and disaster recovery solutions for cloud databases.
  • Manage encryption authentication and access controls to ensure data security.
  • Ensure compliance with POPIA ISO 27001 and other regulatory requirements .
  • Collaborate with application teams for database design scaling and troubleshooting.
  • Automate database maintenance tasks using scripting (PowerShell Python Bash).
  • Prepare technical documentation runbooks and operational procedures.

Requirements :

  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator preferably in cloud environments.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud-native database platforms (Azure SQL AWS RDS PostgreSQL MySQL Cosmos DB).
  • Expertise in performance tuning indexing query optimization and high availability setups .
  • Experience with encryption access control and role-based security .
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance : POPIA ISO 27001 GDPR .
  • Scripting / automation experience (PowerShell Python Bash).
  • Relevant certifications preferred :
  • Microsoft Certified : Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300)

  • Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional
  • AWS Certified Database Specialty
  • Other cloud database certifications
  • Key Skills

    Databases,Disaster Recovery,SQL,High Availability,Microsoft SQL Server,ssrs,Database Design,Performance Tuning,SSIS,Database Administration,Sybase,Oracle

    Employment Type : Full Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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