A. Key Responsibilities of a Database Administrator

1. DESIGN, CONFIGURE & IMPLEMENT DATA CENTRE DATABASES

• Designing and creating new databases systems for Data Centre.
• Configuring and installing databases according to the developer or vendor specifications.
• Installing and configuring relevant database network components to ensure database access as well as database consistency and integrity.

2. ADMINISTRATION, MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT OF DATA CENTRE DATABASES

• Conducting daily database administration including database performance monitoring, optimization, management of usage, database incident resolution and database load testing
• Applying database Updates and Patches
• Performing database capacity planning and refining the physical design to meet system storage requirements.
• Administering database user accounts and assigns privileges according to user duties
• Troubleshooting, resolving and/ or escalating database queries to vendors for technical support
• Conducting research and make recommendations on new database products, features, services, protocols, and standards

3. DATABASE SECURITY

• Setting up and implements database security controls e.g. user access to the database

4.  AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE

• Writing, Updating and Maintaining database documentation, including database standards and procedures
• Adhering with database vendor license agreements.
• Adhering to change, releasing, incident and problem management processes and procedures.

5. DATABASE DATA RECOVERY

• Providing inputs into the sectional disaster recovery plan.
• Configuring and administering database backup and recovery procedures.
• Performing periodic test restores.

6. PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Implementing projects within or outside the Data Centre, or where database systems are concerned.

B. Education

• Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent.
• A Master degree in the fields mentioned will be a plus.
• A relevant vocational qualification will be an added advantage.
• Oracle Certification will be an added value as well.

C. Experience

• 2 to 4 years’ experience in a similar or related environment.
• Project Management Skills.
• Co-coordinating skills (scheduling activities, organizing and maintaining records).
• Analytical skills (The ability to examine alternative courses of action in a given situation).
• Administrative skills (The ability to interpret policies and procedures).
• Very sound interpersonal skills.
• Very strong communication skills and the ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing

Please apply by bringing your application file to HR department office.

Closing date for all applications is Monday, September 4^th, 2020 at 5PM.

 Please note only short listed applicants will be responded to.