Database Administrator - Microsoft Azure (Public Sector)
At Xtremax, we're looking for a Database Administrator (Microsoft SQL Server & Azure) to support enterprise-scale database platforms that power mission-critical digital services within Singapore's public sector.
You'll work on Microsoft SQL Server environments hosted on Singapore's Government on Commercial Cloud (GCC) as part of the Singapore Government Technology Stack (SGTS). From Azure SQL Managed Instance and SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines to high availability, disaster recovery, database security, and performance optimisation, you'll play a key role in ensuring critical systems remain secure, resilient, and highly available.
Working closely with Cloud Platform Engineers, DevSecOps teams, and application developers, you'll manage the full database lifecycle—from provisioning and migration to monitoring, tuning, backup, recovery, and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced DBAs looking to deepen their expertise in Azure database technologies within a highly governed cloud environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments running on Azure Virtual Machines and Azure SQL Managed Instance.
- Provision, configure, and optimise SQL Server databases to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance.
- Design and maintain backup, restore, disaster recovery, and business continuity strate