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[LPS] AWS Cloud Database Administrator

Lenovo Singapore, Singapore

IT Services and IT Consulting · 10,001+ employees

10 h ago
dba Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Singapore
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About the role

Responsible for the design, deployment, and operational management of database platforms across AWS, Azure, and on-premises environments. This includes performing routine DBA tasks, ensuring security compliance, and managing backup and recovery processes.

What they look for

Microsoft SQL Server Azure AWS Database Administration T-SQL PowerShell Terraform Backup and Recovery Performance Tuning Security Compliance Cloud Infrastructure DR Drills Automation Architecture Design Incident Response Root Cause Analysis

Requirements

Requires 7+ years of database administration experience with at least 4 years managing cloud-hosted databases on AWS or Azure. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and possess at least one professional certification such as DP-300 or DBS-C01.

Full description

Why Work at Lenovo

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

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

  • Required (1 of the 2): 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

General Information

Req #

WD00104024

Career area:

Information Technology

Country/Region:

Singapore

State:

Central Singapore

City:

SINGAPORE

Date:

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Working time:

Full-time

Additional Locations:

* Singapore - Central Singapore - Singapore

* Singapore - Central Singapore - SINGAPORE

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