Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server | Azure | Informix) (iOCO0181)
iOCO · Pretoria, Gauteng
Posted 2 November 2026
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- We are looking for an experienced Senior Database Administrator to join our team and take ownership of our database environments across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud platforms. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on DBA with strong leadership capability and deep expertise in SQL Server, Microsoft Azure, and IBM Informix.
What you'll do
- Administer, monitor, optimize, and support SQL Server, Azure, and Informix database environments.
- Manage database availability, performance, security, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
- Lead database cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues in production environments.
- Implement and maintain high-availability solutions and database monitoring.
- Drive database best practices, governance, and security standards.
Mentor and support junior DBAs and act as a senior escalation point for database-related incidents.
Your Expertise
- 7+ years' DBA experience, with at least 3 years in a senior-level role.
- Strong administration experience with:
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Microsoft Azure SQL Services (Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, Azure VMs)
- IBM Informix
- Experience managing on-premise, hybrid, and cloud database environments.
- Strong skills in performance tuning, security, backup & recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery.
- Experience with T-SQL and database automation/scripting.
- Proven ability to mentor junior team members and lead technical initiatives.
Qualifications
- Relevant Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field – non negotiable
- Relevant Microsoft Azure Certification (e.g. AZ-104, AZ-305, DP-300) – non negotiable
- Microsoft SQL Server certification – non negotiable
Advantageous Skills
- AWS database administration exposure.
- Experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, Db2, or NoSQL databases.
- Azure DevOps, Terraform, CI/CD, and Infrastructure-as-Code experience.
- Exposure to data platforms such as SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, Azure Data Factory, or Data Warehousing.