Senior Database Administrator

Customized Energy Solutions (CES), a global energy services and technology company, is seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator to manage and support our enterprise database environments across on-premises and cloud infrastructure. This technical lead role is crucial for database operations, performance optimization, high availability, security, and modernization initiatives that support critical business applications.

The ideal candidate possesses strong hands-on database administration experience, cloud platform exposure, and excels at collaborating with infrastructure, application development, and data services teams. Experience supporting modern analytics or data platforms like Databricks, cloud-native database services, or data lake environments is highly preferred.

This position is based in Ho Chi Minh City and may offer limited hybrid flexibility.

Key Responsibilities:

Database Administration & Infrastructure:

• Administer, configure, monitor, and support enterprise database environments (on-premises and cloud).
• Support installation, upgrades, patching, migrations, backup/recovery, and ongoing maintenance.
• Manage and support relational database platforms (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, or similar).
• Maintain database standards, operational procedures, and environment documentation.

Performance Monitoring & Troubleshooting:

• Monitor database health, performance, storage, and availability.
• Perform database performance tuning, query optimization, indexing, and troubleshooting.
• Investigate and resolve database-related incidents, failures, and operational issues.
• Support proactive monitoring and alerting processes.

High Availability, Security & Compliance:

• Support high availability and disaster recovery solutions (replication, failover clustering, Always On Availability Groups, etc.).
• Implement and maintain database security controls, user access management, encryption, auditing, and vulnerability remediation.
• Partner with security teams to maintain compliance and operational standards.

Cloud & Data Platform Support:

• Support cloud-based database services and integrations (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Assist with database migrations, cloud modernization, and hybrid infrastructure support.
• Collaborate with data engineering and analytics teams on reporting, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data platform initiatives.
• Support modern analytics environments (Databricks, cloud data warehouses, data lake architectures).

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement:

• Partner with application teams to improve database design, scalability, and efficiency.
• Participate in infrastructure modernization and automation initiatives.
• Contribute to documentation, operational runbooks, and knowledge-sharing.
• Stay current on database technologies, cloud platforms, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5–8 years of database administration experience supporting enterprise production environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with major relational database platforms (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle).
• Experience with performance tuning, troubleshooting, backup/recovery, and high availability solutions.
• Experience supporting cloud platforms and cloud-based database services (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with ETL/ELT processes, reporting systems, or data platform environments.
• Exposure to modern analytics platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Synapse, or similar) preferred.
• Understanding of database security, access management, auditing, and compliance practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments.
• Exposure to scripting or automation tools (PowerShell, Python, shell scripting).
• Experience with monitoring and alerting tools.
• Relevant certifications (Microsoft Azure Database Administrator, AWS Database Specialty, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Databricks).

Additional Information:

• Location: Ho Chi Minh City
• Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Benefits: Performance bonus eligibility, comprehensive health insurance, paid leave, statutory social insurance benefits, and other locally applicable benefits.
• Growth Opportunities: Meaningful responsibility, opportunity to impact dynamic energy markets, collaboration with global teams, continuous skill development, and a supportive culture valuing initiative and growth.

About Customized Energy Solutions (CES):
CES is a global energy services and technology company headquartered in Philadelphia. We help market participants operate, comply, and compete in deregulated energy markets. CES delivers market intelligence, regulatory support, asset management, and energy technology solutions across North America and globally. We are recognized for sustained growth and innovation, with offices worldwide, offering a collaborative, flexible, and globally connected work environment.

CES is an equal opportunity employer.