• Application Deadline: Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Head of Unit, Database Administration



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Data, Business Analysis and AI 
  
  

Job Objective / Summary

• The Head of Database Administration is responsible for managing the bank’s database infrastructure, ensuring data integrity, security, availability, and optimal performance.


• This role oversees database design, maintenance, backup, and recovery processes while ensuring compliance with regulatory and security standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain the bank’s database systems to ensure high availability and security.


• Optimize database performance, ensuring efficiency and scalability to support business operations.


• Develop and enforce database security policies to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.


• Implement robust backup, disaster recovery, and failover strategies to safeguard critical data.


• Collaborate with IT, MIS, and business teams to support data-driven decision-making.


• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations, industry standards, and internal policies.


• Monitor database health, troubleshoot issues, and conduct performance tuning.


• Lead a team of database administrators, providing training and mentorship.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Uptime and availability of database systems.


• Reduction in database downtime and performance issues.


• Compliance with security and data protection regulations.


• Successful execution of backup and recovery procedures.


• Efficiency of database queries and response times.

Job Requirements

Education and Expeerience:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Database Management, or a related field.


• Experience: 5+ years of experience in database administration, preferably in a banking or financial institution.


• Membership in relevant professional bodies such as the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) is an advantage.


• Certifications in database management (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or AWS Database Specialty) are preferred.

Knowledge:

• Expertise in relational database management systems (RDBMS) such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.


• Strong understanding of database security, encryption, and access controls.


• Proficiency in backup and disaster recovery planning.


• Experience with database performance tuning and query optimization.

Skills / Competencies: 

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Benefits

• Salary: Negotiable


• HMO, Life Insurance, Paid Leave and Allowance, 13th month and all other statutory benefits


• Opportunities for professional development and growth


• Supportive and collaborative work environment.