124 Database Administrators jobs in Singapore

**Job Title:** Database Management Specialist

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Database Management Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining SQL Server instances across various environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain SQL Server instances across development, QA, and production environments
• Configure and support Always-On Availability Groups, failover clusters, and other HA/DR solutions
• Perform database installations, upgrades, patching, and migrations across SQL Server versions
• Conduct performance tuning using indexing strategies, query optimization, and monitoring tools like SQL Profiler and Extended Events
• Provide L3-level support for escalated tickets from L2 teams, including incident resolution and root cause analysis
• Participate in 24x7 production support, including weekend and off-hours coverage for outages and scheduled activities
• Troubleshoot issues related to login failures, port conflicts, TLS/SSL handshakes, and cross-server connectivity
• Coordinate with infrastructure teams (e.g., firewall/DNS) to resolve network-related SQL issues
• Set up and maintain automated alerts, health checks, and performance dashboards
• Redesign and automate SQL reports based on business requirements
• Document resolution steps and best practices in centralized knowledge bases
• Support UAT data setup for bug fixes and application releases
• Coordinate deployments to UAT and production environments in collaboration with development and infrastructure teams
• Participate in Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings for approval of DB changes
• Configure and maintain user roles, permissions, and SQL security policies
• Provide audit deliverables for internal and external audits
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards for data integrity and access control

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in database administration
• Expert-level knowledge of SQL Server
• Strong understanding of database security and compliance
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A dynamic and supportive work environment

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced database administrator looking for a new challenge, please submit your resume and cover letter to (contact email).

Database Management Expert

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for the setup, administration, maintenance, and optimization of databases. Your primary goal is to ensure data integrity, availability, and compliance with retention policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setup, administer, maintain, and optimize cloud-based databases.
• Manage relational and non-relational databases.
• Handle user access, storage monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Ensure compliance with data retention policies (ranging from 1-11 years) and enable timely data retrieval within defined service level agreements (SLAs).

Requirements:

• Experience in database administration, including knowledge of relational and non-relational databases.
• Strong understanding of data integrity, availability, and compliance with retention policies.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Job Details

Location: Pasir Panjang

Working Hours: Mon-Fri, Office Hour

Work Type: Contract from Sep 2025 to Jul 2027

Salary: Up to $ 3,400 per month

What you will be working on?

1. Database & Stakeholder Management
   a. Manage and maintain a comprehensive database of contacts, including programme participants, partners, and stakeholders.
   b. Add new contacts and update existing records to ensure accuracy and relevance.
   c. Conduct research to enrich contact profiles with relevant background information, areas of expertise, and organisational details.
2. Programme Participant Screening & Support
   a. Assist in the screening of potential programme participants based on established criteria.
   b. Support the creation of company profiles and collate relevant information for the business development team.
3. Work Trip Planning & Coordination
   a. Assist in planning and coordinating work trips, including conducting company research and compiling relevant materials to facilitate itinerary planning.
4. Administrative & Programme Operations Support
   a. Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day programme operations.
   b. Assist with ad-hoc duties and projects as assigned.

What are we looking for?

• Singaporean only
• Minimum Diploma in Business Management, Information Technology or relevant discipline.
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools and analytics platforms, as well as Microsoft Office applications (Excel)
• Ability to conduct thorough research and synthesise information effectively

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AMC Founded in 2006, licensed by the Singapore Police Force, Police Licensing and Regulatory Department. offers custom security solutions suited to your demands. We work towards meeting the unique needs of every client, be it an enhancement to your current security set up or a complete overhaul that includes:

• Virtual patrolling
• Facial recognition access control
• Remote vehicular access control
• License plate recognition technology
• Visitor Management System

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Senior SQL Server Database Administrator to join our Security Management System (SMS) project team. The role requires deep knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server in environments where data security, user access control, compliance, and audit integrity are critical. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing and securing the back-end database infrastructure that supports identity management, access control, audit logging, encryption, and compliance reporting systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server instances (2008–2022) supporting security management applications.
• Ensure system uptime, performance, and reliability for mission-critical security systems.
• Implement and manage Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), row-level security, and auditing features.
• Work with CyberArk, Active Directory, and internal IAM teams to manage secure authentication and credential storage.
• Ensure GDPR, ISO 27001, and other compliance standards are supported through secure database design and audit logging.
• Configure secure user roles, logins, and permissions.
• Design and implement high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions using Always On, Log Shipping, Replication, Mirroring, and Cluste
• Schedule and manage backups (Full, Differential, Transaction Log) using LiteSpeed or native tools.
• Implement and manage security measures, user access control, encryption (TDE), and secure configurations using tools like CyberArk
• Perform database migrations and upgrades across environments (e.g., SQL 2012/2014/2016 to SQL 2019/2022).
• Design access controls based on least-privilege and need-to-know principles.
• Manage integration with centralized identity providers (e.g., LDAP, AD).
• Implement and monitor encrypted backups and automated restoration processes.
• Regularly test recovery strategies for resilience against data loss and cyber incidents.
• Deploy Always On Availability Groups, clustering, and log shipping to support zero-downtime requirements in critical security environments.
• Monitor and tune SQL queries and indexing strategies to ensure responsiveness of SMS dashboards, audit reports, and incident logs.
• Work with application security developers to ensure data is retrieved efficiently and securely.
• Set up real-time monitoring for intrusion detection anomalies at the database layer.
• Use tools such as Zabbix, SolarWinds, and Foglight for performance and event tracking.
• Ensure all changes to the security system's database architecture follow strict change control processes.
• Maintain detailed documentation of all configurations, procedures, and compliance audits.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience managing SQL Server databases in secure environments.
• Deep expertise in SQL Server 2008–2022, including Always On, Clustering, TDE, and Auditing.
• Demonstrated experience working on security-critical platforms such as Identity Management, SIEM, or Audit Logging Systems.
• Familiar with TLS encryption, certificate management, security patching, and SQL security features.
• Experience integrating databases with CyberArk, ServiceNow, or other ITSM/security tools.
• Knowledge of Oracle 11g or other secondary RDBMS platforms is a plus.
• Working knowledge of SSIS and SSRS.
• Familiarity with database tools: LiteSpeed, Foglight, Zabbix, SolarWinds.
• Experience supporting compliance audits (e.g., SOC2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA).
• Microsoft certifications related to data security or cloud security (e.g., MS Azure Database Security).
• Experience working on or integrating with Physical Security Systems, Access Control Systems, or IAM platforms.

AMC Founded in 2006, licensed by the Singapore Police Force, Police Licensing and Regulatory Department. offers custom security solutions suited to your demands. We work towards meeting the unique needs of every client, be it an enhancement to your current security set up or a complete overhaul that includes:

• Virtual patrolling
• Facial recognition access control
• Remote vehicular access control
• License plate recognition technology
• Visitor Management System

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Senior SQL Server Database Administrator to join our Security Management System (SMS) project team. The role requires deep knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server in environments where data security, user access control, compliance, and audit integrity are critical. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing and securing the back-end database infrastructure that supports identity management, access control, audit logging, encryption, and compliance reporting systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server instances (2008–2022) supporting security management applications.
• Ensure system uptime, performance, and reliability for mission-critical security systems.
• Implement and manage Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), row-level security, and auditing features.
• Work with CyberArk, Active Directory, and internal IAM teams to manage secure authentication and credential storage.
• Ensure GDPR, ISO 27001, and other compliance standards are supported through secure database design and audit logging.
• Configure secure user roles, logins, and permissions.
• Design and implement high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions using Always On, Log Shipping, Replication, Mirroring, and Cluste
• Schedule and manage backups (Full, Differential, Transaction Log) using LiteSpeed or native tools.
• Implement and manage security measures, user access control, encryption (TDE), and secure configurations using tools like CyberArk
• Perform database migrations and upgrades across environments (e.g., SQL 2012/2014/2016 to SQL 2019/2022).
• Design access controls based on least-privilege and need-to-know principles.
• Manage integration with centralized identity providers (e.g., LDAP, AD).
• Implement and monitor encrypted backups and automated restoration processes.
• Regularly test recovery strategies for resilience against data loss and cyber incidents.
• Deploy Always On Availability Groups, clustering, and log shipping to support zero-downtime requirements in critical security environments.
• Monitor and tune SQL queries and indexing strategies to ensure responsiveness of SMS dashboards, audit reports, and incident logs.
• Work with application security developers to ensure data is retrieved efficiently and securely.
• Set up real-time monitoring for intrusion detection anomalies at the database layer.
• Use tools such as Zabbix, SolarWinds, and Foglight for performance and event tracking.
• Ensure all changes to the security system's database architecture follow strict change control processes.
• Maintain detailed documentation of all configurations, procedures, and compliance audits.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience managing SQL Server databases in secure environments.
• Deep expertise in SQL Server 2008–2022, including Always On, Clustering, TDE, and Auditing.
• Demonstrated experience working on security-critical platforms such as Identity Management, SIEM, or Audit Logging Systems.
• Familiar with TLS encryption, certificate management, security patching, and SQL security features.
• Experience integrating databases with CyberArk, ServiceNow, or other ITSM/security tools.
• Knowledge of Oracle 11g or other secondary RDBMS platforms is a plus.
• Working knowledge of SSIS and SSRS.
• Familiarity with database tools: LiteSpeed, Foglight, Zabbix, SolarWinds.
• Experience supporting compliance audits (e.g., SOC2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA).
• Microsoft certifications related to data security or cloud security (e.g., MS Azure Database Security).
• Experience working on or integrating with Physical Security Systems, Access Control Systems, or IAM platforms.

AMC Founded in 2006, licensed by the Singapore Police Force, Police Licensing and Regulatory Department. offers custom security solutions suited to your demands. We work towards meeting the unique needs of every client, be it an enhancement to your current security set up or a complete overhaul that includes:

• Virtual patrolling
• Facial recognition access control
• Remote vehicular access control
• License plate recognition technology
• Visitor Management System

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Senior SQL Server Database Administrator to join our Security Management System (SMS) project team. The role requires deep knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server in environments where data security, user access control, compliance, and audit integrity are critical. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing and securing the back-end database infrastructure that supports identity management, access control, audit logging, encryption, and compliance reporting systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server instances (2008–2022) supporting security management applications.
• Ensure system uptime, performance, and reliability for mission-critical security systems.
• Implement and manage Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), row-level security, and auditing features.
• Work with CyberArk, Active Directory, and internal IAM teams to manage secure authentication and credential storage.
• Ensure GDPR, ISO 27001, and other compliance standards are supported through secure database design and audit logging.
• Configure secure user roles, logins, and permissions.
• Design and implement high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions using Always On, Log Shipping, Replication, Mirroring, and Cluste
• Schedule and manage backups (Full, Differential, Transaction Log) using LiteSpeed or native tools.
• Implement and manage security measures, user access control, encryption (TDE), and secure configurations using tools like CyberArk
• Perform database migrations and upgrades across environments (e.g., SQL 2012/2014/2016 to SQL 2019/2022).
• Design access controls based on least-privilege and need-to-know principles.
• Manage integration with centralized identity providers (e.g., LDAP, AD).
• Implement and monitor encrypted backups and automated restoration processes.
• Regularly test recovery strategies for resilience against data loss and cyber incidents.
• Deploy Always On Availability Groups, clustering, and log shipping to support zero-downtime requirements in critical security environments.
• Monitor and tune SQL queries and indexing strategies to ensure responsiveness of SMS dashboards, audit reports, and incident logs.
• Work with application security developers to ensure data is retrieved efficiently and securely.
• Set up real-time monitoring for intrusion detection anomalies at the database layer.
• Use tools such as Zabbix, SolarWinds, and Foglight for performance and event tracking.
• Ensure all changes to the security system's database architecture follow strict change control processes.
• Maintain detailed documentation of all configurations, procedures, and compliance audits.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience managing SQL Server databases in secure environments.
• Deep expertise in SQL Server 2008–2022, including Always On, Clustering, TDE, and Auditing.
• Demonstrated experience working on security-critical platforms such as Identity Management, SIEM, or Audit Logging Systems.
• Familiar with TLS encryption, certificate management, security patching, and SQL security features.
• Experience integrating databases with CyberArk, ServiceNow, or other ITSM/security tools.
• Knowledge of Oracle 11g or other secondary RDBMS platforms is a plus.
• Working knowledge of SSIS and SSRS.
• Familiarity with database tools: LiteSpeed, Foglight, Zabbix, SolarWinds.
• Experience supporting compliance audits (e.g., SOC2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA).
• Microsoft certifications related to data security or cloud security (e.g., MS Azure Database Security).
• Experience working on or integrating with Physical Security Systems, Access Control Systems, or IAM platforms.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced data management expert to join our organization.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of our databases.

Responsibilities:

• Database Management:
• Install, configure, and maintain database software and related technologies.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Configure database backups and disaster recovery procedures.
• Troubleshoot database issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Data Security:
• Implement and maintain data security policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and standards.
• Configure and maintain database access and permissions, identifying and mitigating security risks.
• Database Design and Development:
• Collaborate with developers to design and implement database schemas.
• Optimize database design for performance and scalability.
• Develop and maintain database documentation and standards.
• Performance Tuning and Optimization:
• Analyze and optimize database queries and indexes for improved performance.
• Monitor database performance metrics and implement tuning strategies as needed.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and resource contention issues.

ABN AMRO Clearing (AAC) Information Technology is an organization with a global focus, is self-supporting, running its own projects, applications and hosting them from its own data centres across the globe. Architecture and portfolio management are global domains. IT development, maintenance, support and IT operations are provided by three regional organizations: IT Europe, IT US and IT APAC. Considering Information Technology as a main part of clearing services, the IT systems and processes have to meet ABN AMRO Clearing strategy demands and internal and external regulations.

Work within the DB Services team, which support the Bank’s clearing systems. The role is responsible for Database Management of the Clearing applications utilising Oracle, PostGres and/or MS-SQL DB technologies including performing administration, configuration, installation, maintenance, tuning, and support of the database environments. This position will be within a team of existing DBAs that cover Oracle, Postgres and SQLServer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring availability and performance of the Clearing database environment.
• Manage non-production, production and disaster recovery database environments.
• Works closely with support team colleagues to ensure that the associated hardware resources for the database environment are configured for optimum performance and availability.
• Proactively monitors database environment to ensure minimum downtime.
• Provides regular trend analysis to track database performance and throughput, for capacity planning purposes.
• Responsible for enhancements, maintenance and upgrades to the database environment.
• Works with business, architecture, development and technical colleagues to manage and implement changes.
• Carries out analysis of potential hardware problems prior to contacting third-party support.
• Escalates problems to third-party support when necessary – acting as a point of contact.
• Analyses and resolves problems when they arise providing details of the resolution in the call logging system.
• Liaises with users to ensure fast and satisfactory problems resolution.
• Develops automated housekeeping and monitoring/alerting tasks to reduce the need for manual intervention.
• Investigates and develops methods for performance optimisation and the prevention of recurring problems.
• Maintains system documentation.
• Ensures all system and application changes are approved via the appropriate Change Control methods.
• Develop and maintain runbooks for High Availability and Disaster Recovery tests and is responsible for planning and running these tests.
• Work with the architecture team to provide technical expertise to define and implement a global infrastructure to support existing and future projects.
• Provide database expertise to the development team (internal and external) regarding development around database technology, covering deployment best practise and configuration for AAC Clearing applications.
• Keep up to date with existing and emerging technologies and integrate with the development/architecture teams of their suitability for use within ABN AMRO.
• Experience of implementing and supporting high availability solutions.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

Minimum 8 years of work experience. Experience at Senior/Principal level specifically with Postgres database, candidates must have experience operating proactively within a highly standardized and compliant organization. Experience with Linux and an understanding of networks/storage is valued. Experience with oracle is a bonus since we already have a wealth of oracle knowledge on the team.

• Expert Postgres Enterprise and/or Community knowledge.
• Experience working in both a physical and virtualised environment.
• Experience working with large multi TB high throughput systems.
• Red Hat Cluster experience, preferred in use of PostGres Databases. (RHEL 9).
• Extensive experience implementing and supporting logical and physical replication between different sites.
• Strong Postgres installation (ideally with automation), patching and upgrade experience.
• Experience with installing/configuring/maintaining a global monitoring solution is valued.
• Postgres Partitioning, Foreign data Wrappers knowledge and experience would be an advantage.
• Strong Postgresql performance tuning and troubleshooting experience.
• Strong backup and recovery techniques using logical, physical backups (pgbackrest/commvault pref).

Valued Linux/Network skills

• Understanding of cluster file systems and storage (ACFS/NFS/GPFS).
• Some understanding of firewalls, network protocols, interfaces and routing.
• Ability to diagnose OS level problems within Linux highly desirable.
• Knowledge of bash/awk/sed and other common Linux scripting/text manipulation tools desirable.

Oracle and Engineered Systems

• Exadata and ODA machine administration.
• OEM administration, patching, upgrades, architecture.
• Migration and upgrade experience.
• Strong automation skills, preferably with good SQL skills would be highly desirable.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries Banking

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NCS is a leading technology services firm that operates across the Asia Pacific region in over 20 cities, providing consulting, digital services, technology solutions, and more. We believe in harnessing the power of technology to achieve extraordinary things, creating lasting value and impact for our communities, partners, and people. Our diverse workforce of 13,000 has delivered large-scale, mission-critical, and multi-platform projects for governments and enterprises in Singapore and the APAC region.

As a Database Administrator , you are responsible for the day-to-day operational aspects of database administration to meet the business needs and service level.

What you will do:

• Manage database changes through change request process & provide status reports to the relevant parties.
• Provide 1st and 2nd level operational database support.
• Assist and respond promptly to incident, investigate & provide temporary &/or permanent resolution of incidents escalated. Provide timely status updates to relevant parties.
• Lead and monitor & measure the performance & availability of databases proactively; implement corrective actions identified to improve performance & availability.
• Lead and monitor the agreed service level, document & maintain the configuration of the databases; provide regular reporting to relevant parties.
• Ensure service level meet requirement. Propose and implement action plan when required.
• Lead and monitor databases according to standard operations procedures.
• Lead in the implementation of service continuity measures, i.e., backup/restore procedures & disaster recovery plan, to ensure continuous operation of the business.
• Involve and lead in database implementation.
• Keep abreast of database technologies.
• A good team player and leader.
• Prompt 24x7 support.
• Good customer service.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Above 7 years of experience in Oracle database administration
• Above 7 years of experience in SQL database administration

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