• Administer and maintain multiple database platforms including Oracle, MSSQL, and MySQL, oracle Encryption (TDE), Hardware Security Module (HSM)

• Monitor database health, performance, and availability; proactively address issues before they impact service

• Perform database backups, restoration testing, and disaster recovery planning

• Apply database patches, upgrades, and security fixes in line with change management processes

• Manage database user access, roles, and permissions in compliance with security policies

• Tune queries, indexes, and configurations to optimise database performance

• Support application teams with database-related issues, schema changes, and deployment activities

• Maintain comprehensive database documentation and configuration records

• Respond to and resolve database incidents within defined SLA timeframes

Key Requirements.

• Proven experience as a Database Administrator (DBA) in a production environment

• Hands-on expertise with two or more of the following databases:

– Oracle Encryption (TDE)

– Hardware Security Module (HSM)

– Oracle (including Oracle RAC and RMAN backup/recovery)

– Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL)

– MySQL

• Experience with performance tuning, query optimisation, and index management

• Familiarity with database backup, recovery, and DR strategies

• Understanding of database security, access control, and compliance requirements

• Ability to work within structured ITSM processes for incident, change, and problem management

Nice to Have:

• Database vendor certifications (e.g. Oracle OCP, Microsoft MCSA/DBA track)

• Experience with cloud-hosted databases (e.g. AWS RDS, Aurora)

• Scripting skills for automation (SQL, Shell, Python)

Min relevant working experience: 6 years

Top 3 MUST have skillset: Oracle (including Oracle RAC and RMAN backup/recovery), Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL), AWS RDS

Looking for candidate can onboard immediately

Contract until 31-Dec 2026 (might be extension)

Ops DBA Engineer - (Urgent Hiring)