• Application Deadline:
• Position: Database Administrator


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience


• Location Not specified


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

Description

• We are seeking an exceptional Database Administrator to join our Infrastructure team. This is a highly technical, hands-on role in a dynamic and fast paced environment.


• The successful candidate will have a mixture of deep technical know-how as well as excellent database administrative fundamentals and robust troubleshooting skills.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Carryout Database Capacity planning, Review complex SQL codes and provide guidance during deployment of new applications.


• Interface effectively with all areas of IT systems and Infrastructure/Application teams, in order to provide appropriate support and maintenance for the database deployments.


• Put measures in place to ensure integrity of the database is not compromised


• Provide support and guidance for other departments on database related issues.


• Design and implement database backup policies and procedures


• Monitor database sizes against capacity plan and ensure regular health check of database infrastructure as well as performance tuning to ensure continuous availability and optimal performance.


• Ensure all databases operate in compliance with the bank’s security and access policies.


• Respond to internal and external audit queries and ensure remediation of observed vulnerabilities and non-conformities.


• Facilitate root cause analysis on database issues.


• Perform benchmarking analysis to properly size hardware platforms, and maintain technical documentation relating to database management functions.

Requirements

• A good First Degree in Computer Science/ I.T with sound proficiency in database management. Relevant Master’s degree will be an advantage


• Professional Membership IT certification and other professional qualification will be an added advantage

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good knowledge and proficiency of Oracle Database


• Good knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server database


• Ability to use Oracle data dictionary


• Ability to review and interpret log files, AWR and other diagnostic reports to resolve performance challenges


• Good knowledge of UNIX/Linus and other relevant operating systems


• Good security knowledge


• Ability to research, resolve and document unknown problems.


• Regulatory knowledge.

Benefits

Competitive.