MySQL Database Administrator

MySQL Database Administrator

Location: Sentul, Kuala Lumpur

Work Mode: 5 Days Onsite (No Hybrid \& No WFH)

Job Type: 1-Year Renewable Contract - Renewable or Convert to Perm based on Performance

Eligibility Requirement

• Open to Local Citizens only
• No visa sponsorship is available for this role
• Expat applications will not be considered

About Oxydata :

Oxydata Software Sdn Bhd is a Malaysia-based IT solutions company founded in 2006. We are strong in IT Managed Services, Outsourcing, Application Development, Cloud, DevOps, Microsoft technologies, Data Analytics, and AI-driven solutions.

In AI, we focus on Generative AI, automation, intelligent chatbots, analytics, and recruitment/talent intelligence platformsthat help businesses improve efficiency, decision-making, and digital transformation.

About Our Client:

Our client is a leading telecommunications and digital infrastructure organisation driving large-scale connectivity and technology initiatives across Malaysia. The company operates mission-critical infrastructure environments and delivers innovative digital services to millions of users nationwide. With a strong focus on reliability, scalability, and operational excellence, they continue to invest in modern infrastructure and enterprise technologies.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced MySQL Database Administrator to manage, optimise, and support critical database environments while ensuring high availability, performance, and automation across infrastructure operations.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support MySQL databases on Linux platforms
• Perform routine maintenance, optimisation, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
• Execute backup and restore operations to safeguard data integrity
• Design and refine physical database architecture for reliability
• Implement fault-tolerant and distributed database mechanisms
• Estimate, monitor, and plan database capacity requirements
• Apply Linux system administration skills to support database operations
• Enhance system reliability through automation and configuration management
• Support infrastructure stability within data centre environments

Requirements

Must-have:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in MySQL database administration on Linux
• Strong understanding of database optimisation, tuning, and troubleshooting techniques
• Hands-on experience with InnoDB Cluster
• Experience managing backup and restore operations
• Familiarity with Linux system administration
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder collaboration abilities
• Proactive mindset with willingness to learn and adapt
• Experience supporting enterprise or large-scale infrastructure environments
• Malaysian Citizen only
• No visa sponsorship available
• Expat applications will not be considered

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with Ansible or configuration management tools
• Exposure to automation practices within infrastructure operations

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