[LPS] Cloud Database Administrator - Azure

Lenovo

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Description and Requirements

Role Summary

Responsible for design, deployment, and operational management of database platforms across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and on-premises environments, covering both project implementation and day-to-day BAU operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Experience in Design and deploy Microsoft SQL Server solutions on Azure (Azure VM, SQL MI, Azure SQL Database), AWS (EC2, RDS) and on-premises Microsoft SQL Server environments
  • Hands on with Database Administration tasks monitoring, patching, upgrades, and configuration management across all platforms
  • Manage native Microsoft SQL Server backups (full, differential, transaction log) and cloud-native backup solutions including Azure Backup for Microsoft SQL VMs and Azure SQL MI
  • Configure and maintain LTR (Long-Term Retention), PITR (Point-in-Time Restore), and YTR (Yearly Retention) policies aligned to data retention and compliance requirements
  • Manage TDE (Transparent Data Encryption) certificate lifecycle — creation, backup, rotation, and secure escrow — across on-premises, EC2/Azure VM, and managed cloud database services
  • Conduct regular restore tests and DR drills, maintaining documented RTO/RPO targets
  • Manage database security including logins, RBAC, auditing, Azure Key Vault integration for customer-managed keys (CMK), and SQL Server Audit configuration
  • Perform query tuning, index management, and performance analysis using Query Store, Extended Events, AWS Performance Insights, and Azure SQL Intelligent Insights
  • Automate routine DBA tasks using T-SQL and PowerShell, support database deployments
  • Meet Security Compliance with Hardening Baselines, Auditor-General's Office (AGO), IM8 (Instruction Manual 8) and Vulnerability Management
  • Provision and manage cloud database infrastructure using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep
  • Create and maintain technical documentation including architecture design, runbooks, and SOP documents
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving cloud environment, adapting quickly to shifting priorities, new technologies, and changing business requirements
  • Effectively manages multiple concurrent workloads balancing implementation projects, BAU operations, and incident response with the ability to context-switch seamlessly across teams and platforms
  • Collaborate with various Application Project Managers, development teams, participate in on-call rotation for critical Database incident response, and deliver root cause analysis
  • Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to both technical peers and non-technical stakeholders
  • Demonstrates strong self-organisation and the ability to independently plan, prioritise, and execute database engineering tasks with minimal supervision

Technical Skills Required

  • Azure: SQL Server on Azure VM, Azure SQL MI, Azure SQL Database, Elastic Pools, Failover Groups, Geo-Replication, Azure Monitor, Azure Defender for SQL
  • AWS: SQL Server on EC2, RDS for SQL Server, Multi-AZ, EBS storage, CloudWatch, IAM, Secrets Manager
  • On-Premises: SQL Server 2016–2022, Always On AG, FCI, Log Shipping, SQL Server Agent
  • Backup & Recovery: Native SQL backup, Azure Backup, LTR/PITR/YTR, Veeam/Commvault (advantageous)
  • Security: TDE certificate management, Azure Key Vault (CMK), Dynamic Data Masking, Always Encrypted, Row-Level Security
  • Scripting & Automation: T-SQL, PowerShell (essential); Python, Terraform, ARM/Bicep, Git (advantageous)

Technical Certifications

  • Preferred: DP-300 (Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure),

DBS-C01 (AWS Certified Database Specialty)

  • Advantageous: AZ-104 (Microsoft Azure Administrator), AWS SAA-C03 (AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate)

Experience & Education

  • 7+ years database administration/engineering experience
  • 4+ years managing cloud-hosted databases on AWS or Azure
  • Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field; equivalent experience considered

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Additional Locations:

  • Singapore - Central Singapore - Singapore
  • Singapore - Central Singapore - SINGAPORE
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