Job Description

Lead Database Administrator

Location: Selangor, Cyberjaya, Malaysia

Salary: Up to RM20,000.000

Fix Allowance Monthly

Working Hours: Monday to Friday ( 5 days a week) - standby for activation if required

Jon Period: Permanent Role

About the Role

Our client, a leading financial services institution, is expanding its IT Database team in Malaysia and is seeking a highly skilled

Lead Database Administrator (DBA)

. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a

mission-critical environment

, overseeing database platforms, ensuring operational stability, and leading a team of skilled DBAs.

Key Responsibilities

Provide

Level 3 technical support

for enterprise database platforms, primarily Oracle and Microsoft SQL, with exposure to MySQL and DB2. Lead and mentor a team of database administrators, ensuring effective workload management and professional development. Manage

daily database operations

, including patching, hardening, backup, and health checks. Oversee

incident and service request management

, ensuring SLAs are met and critical issues (P1/P2) are resolved promptly. Participate in and direct

disaster recovery (DR) activities

, database migration, and upgrade projects. Ensure compliance with

ITIL processes, internal governance, and audit requirements

. Monitor performance and capacity of Oracle Exadata / ExaCC environments, providing weekly and monthly reports. Recommend process improvements to enhance

team efficiency, security, and service quality

.

What We're Looking For

Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent.

7+ years of hands-on experience

in Oracle and Microsoft SQL database administration. Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) preferred. Proven leadership in managing DBA teams in large-scale enterprise environments. Strong problem-solving, communication, and mentoring skills. High integrity with a proactive and adaptable mindset.

Why Join

Be part of a

growing regional IT hub

with career progression opportunities. Exposure to

enterprise-level platforms

and mission-critical financial systems. Collaborative work culture with cross-border stakeholders.
Application Process: If you possess the required skills and are ready to take on a dynamic role, we encourage you to apply. Share your resume at farisya@u3infotech.com

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to RM20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Opportunities for promotion
Work Location: In person