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 ProfessionalAWS Certified Database SpecialtyOther cloud database certificationsKey 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