SQL Database Administrator

4 days ago


Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines Cambridge University Press & Assessment Full time ₱102,000 - ₱139,000 per year

Work setup
: Hybrid (open to 2x a week in the office)

Work schedule
: 2PM to 10PM Manila time

Employment type
: Permanent

Location
: Makati City, Metro Manila

Pay range
: Php 102,000 to Php 139,000

We value transparency and encourage applicants comfortable with this range to apply.

Discover a world of endless possibilities with Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a distinguished global academic publisher and assessment organization proudly affiliated with the prestigious University of Cambridge.

We are recruiting a SQL Server Database Administrator who will be part of our Database Services Team. This team is responsible for the administration, maintenance, monitoring, and reporting of all databases maintained by Cambridge University Press and Assessment.
Why Cambridge?
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is a world-renowned not-for-profit academic publisher and assessment organisation, proudly part of the prestigious University of Cambridge. With a legacy rooted in over 800 years of educational excellence, we are dedicated to unlocking the potential of learners and educators across the globe.

Joining Cambridge's second largest global office in the Philippines —operating for over 22 years with 1,300+ colleagues— means becoming a part of an extraordinary institution renowned worldwide. We are recognised as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years, reflecting our inclusive culture, strong sense of purpose, and commitment to the professional growth and well-being of our people. At Cambridge, we don't just publish books or deliver tests—we empower progress, inspire curiosity, and champion the pursuit of knowledge.

What can you get from Cambridge?
At Cambridge, you'll become a part of a vibrant and forward-thinking community that transcends tradition, fostering a culture of continuous growth and personal development. Here, we provide the right environment for you to thrive, supporting your professional journey and empowering you to reach your highest potential, that is why
our pay philosophy is intricately tied to your skills and competencies, ensuring that your compensation aligns with the unique value you bring to the role you are applying for.
The organization offers a wide range of benefits and opportunities including:

  • Regular Employment on Day 1
  • HMO Coverage and Life Insurance on Day 1
  • Paid Annual Leaves (Vacation, Well-being, Flexible, Holiday, and Volunteering leaves)
  • Vesting/Retirement package
  • Opportunities for career growth and development
  • Access to well-being programs
  • Flexible schedule, hybrid work arrangement and work-life balance
  • Opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from diverse branches that will expand your horizons and enrich your understanding of different cultures

What will you do as a SQL Server Database Administrator?
The main duties are to provide the full range of Database Administrator services in a complex database environment and deliver excellent support for SQL Server. Knowledge in Oracle, PostgreSQL and MySQL databases both on premise and in AWS EC2 or RDS instances is desirable.

  • Database Administration such as Installation, Patching, Refresh, Backup and Recovery, Upgrade, Capacity Planning, Monitoring and Performance/SQL Tuning, Database User & Security Management
  • Incident, Service Request, Problem and Change Management
  • Engage/Lead on multi team efforts related to deployments, projects, and other application support
  • Provide input into the improvement of services and processes and the mitigation of risks
  • Adoption of other database technology skills within the local team; Adhere to IT Service Management (ITSM) and Service Level Agreement (SLA) standards

Please review the attached job description for further details on the role.

What makes you the ideal candidate for this role?
We are looking for someone experienced on Database Administration and have an excellent working knowledge with a proven track record in incident and service request management, solving complex issues and will be able to advocate and enforce best practices, leading to Continuous Improvement of services and processes relating to database operations.

Experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable:

  • Experienced in administrating SQL Server Versions 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019,2022
  • Strong database and SQL performance tuning skills; Adept in database backup and recovery and in capacity planning
  • Familiarity with Windows and Linux; Experience in working on cloud-based infrastructure; Working knowledge on automation tools – e.g. ActiveBatch
  • Experienced in administrating other database technologies like Oracle (Desirable)
  • AWS Experience of managing database in one or more of the follows: EC2, RDS SQL Server, PostgreSQL Aurora, RDS MySQL (Desirable)

Are you driven by desire to be part of a globally renowned institution that celebrates innovation, embraces inclusion, and empowers learners? Then, we invite you to Pursue your Potential with us.

Applications received through the system will be reviewed on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested, tailor-fit your CV (advantageous if you submit one with a Cover Letter) and submit as early as possible.



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