Job Description
Job Summary
- As a Database/Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for building and maintaining database systems and ensuring data security with our clients.
- Your role will also entail troubleshooting issues with our client’s database management software and providing quick resolution.
Key Responsibilities for the Role
- Develop and maintain database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for data elements and tables.
- Designing and implementing database systems of high availability and quality in accordance to end users’ information needs and views.
- Identify and implement database requirements for new or existing applications by working collaboratively with other teams.
- Install, upgrade, maintain and optimize database performance, security, and efficiency.
- Support users and developers by resolving data-related technical issues and troubleshooting queries by guiding them with best practices.
- Design, install and configure internal and customer facing IT infrastructure solutions that align with business needs and objectives.
- Proactively manage and maintain server, cloud, networks, storage systems, and virtualization platforms.
- Administer and support core Microsoft, Linux, Cisco, Cloud, and virtualization technologies.
- Define and document best practices and support procedures.
- Provide after-hours support for Infrastructure related emergencies as well as occasional weekend Maintenance
- Maintain inventory and asset configuration documentation.
- Mentor / cross-train team members on existing and new technologies.
- Interact with customers and staff at the technical level, as required.
- Execute regular database maintenance tasks, including database defragmentation, backups, and database replication.
Requirements for the Role
- University Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Master’s degree from a recognized University will be an advantage.
- At least 3 years of experience in database administration or in a similar role.
- Database Administration Certifications in Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or Microsoft Certified Database Administrator
- Relevant database administration certificates, such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA).
- Experience in database backup, disaster recovery planning, performance optimization and data security.
- Knowledge of database management systems such as MySQL and Oracle.
- Extensive experience with database technologies (MySQL, MS SQL, Cassandra, PostgreSQL Oracle, MongoDB)
- Previous experience with DBA case tools (frontend/backend) and third-party tools
- Familiarity with programming languages API
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to provide quick solutions to issues.
- Outstanding communication and collaboration skills to work in a team environment.
- Ability to use a scripting language (like Python or Peri) to automate database administration tasks.
- Knowledge of database automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc.
- 1+ years of experience with programming languages such PL/SQL coding
- 1+ years of experience in administering, managing and tuning databases.
- 2+ years of experience with Oracle RAC, SQL Server or MySQL
- Experience in cloud database technologies, like Amazon RDS or Microsoft Azure a plus. MCSE/MCSA certifications are an advantage.
- Experience with Linux and Windows Server environments is required.