Database Administrator

Database Administrator

Our client, in the financial services sector seeks to hire a Databases Administrator, who will support the company’s databases and database infrastructure. The Job holder will be required to provide technical expertise in the design, implementation, and maintenance of database management systems that support business and operations. Additionally, the role will involve reporting, data input and output, technology management, and end-user training and support.

The role holder will also ensure high systems availability and improvements to meet business growth demands, ensure timely intervention by key stake holders, improved performance and enhanced system security.

Responsibilities

·      Maintenance and development of all databases.

·      Install and upgrade the database server and application tools. 

·      Allocate system storage and plan future storage requirements for the database system.

·      Support development and maintenance of the Bank’s digital channels.

·      Modify the database structure, as necessary, from information given by application developers. 

·      Enroll users and maintaining system security.

·      Ensure compliance with database vendor license agreement.

·      Control and monitor user access to the database.

·      Monitor and optimize the performance of the database.

·      Plan for backup and recovery of database information.

·      Maintain archived data.

·      Backup and restore databases.

·      Contact database vendors for technical support.

·      Generate various reports by querying from database as per need.

Qualifications

·      Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.

·      At least 3 years’ experience in database management preferably in a financial institution

·      ITIL, OCA, OCP, OCM, other relevant professional qualifications in IT field would be an added advantage

·      Working knowledge of SQL, PLSQL and/or Linux administration will be added advantage. 

·      Good understanding of Core banking systems, ERP, Databases, Servers and Networks.

·      Project Management certification and experience is preferred e.g. PRINCE2, PMP