Database Administrator

Full Job Description

• Enhancing the scalability and performance of existing database architecture, including maintenance and development of all databases.
  
• Performing database maintenance, migration, and upgrading hardware and software.
  
  

• Developing database structures and features according to Company needs.
  
• Developing procedures to ensure data integrity and quality
  
• Manage Databases Recovery Service Agreements to ensure projects, incidents, problems and escalations are dealt with according to a defined set of policies, processes, procedures and SLA's.
  
• Documenting processes and complying with best practices in database management.
  
  

• Effectiveness of integration of database strategy / blueprint with the bank's business direction
  
  

• Effectiveness of the databases security (policy, controls and infrastructure) with regard to protection against exposure to and impact of risks associated with data loss, corruption and/or unauthorized access
  
  

• Plans, Designs and implements Database projects according to the Bank’s requirements and Monitor Capacity/Performance of the group databases to ensure optimum efficiency
  

• Disaster readiness is maintained as agreed and ensures regular DR exercise is done 
  
  

• Effectiveness of integration of ICT databases blueprint with the bank's business direction
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
  
• ITIL, OCA, OCP, OCM, other relevant database professional qualifications in IT field would be an added advantage
  
• MS SQL Certification will also be an added advantage
  
• Project Management certification and experience is preferred e.g. PRINCE2, PMP
  
• Seven years’ experience in databases and storage support on medium to large organizations.
  
• Working experience in a bank or other financial services organization would be an added advantage.