Database Administrator - Cloud

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

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 disa...