Database Administrator - Cloud

About the job Database Administrator - Cloud

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain cloud-native databases (Azure SQL, Postgre
  
  SQL, 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.
• 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, Postgre
  
  SQL, 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 (Power Shell, Python, Bash).
• Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional