Database Administrator (DBA) — AMK
First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026.
Install, configure and maintain PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) and MongoDB databases.
Monitor and optimise database performance, including queries, indexes, configurations and resource usage.
Implement and maintain backup, restoration and disaster recovery procedures to protect data integrity.
Configure replication, clustering and failover to ensure database availability and reliability.
Troubleshoot database incidents, resolve performance bottlenecks and conduct root cause analysis.
Implement database security controls and manage users, roles and permissions in line with data privacy requirements.
Work with developers to design and optimise database schemas for scalability and maintainability.
Perform database upgrades, patching and maintenance, and maintain operational documentation and standards.
Use SSRS for report development and SSIS/ETL tools for data integration.
Hands-on database administration experience with PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server and MongoDB.
Strong knowledge of performance tuning, query optimisation and indexing.
Experience with backup and recovery, replication, clustering and high availability.
Familiarity with database security, access management and troubleshooting.
Experience with SSRS and SSIS/ETL tools.
Relevant certifications, such as Oracle Certified Professional or Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, are an advantage.
Skills
MongoDB, Monitoring Database Performance, SSRS Reports, Failover Clustering, PostgreSQL, Maintenance of data integrity, Root Cause Analysis, ETL, Microsoft SQL Server, Backup & Recovery, Replication, database upgrades, Access Control Management, Performance Tuning, Data Privacy, SSIS, High Availability Clustering, design database schemas