Senior Database Administrator

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• A University Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or Computer Engineering from a reputable institution.
  
• Oracle Certified Professional Qualification and or Microsoft Certified Database Administrator.
  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Server Operating Systems and UNIX i.e., SOLARIS & Linux.
  
• Excellent experience in system scripting, such as PERL, PYTHON, Shell, etc.
  
• Knowledge of SQL and database management Systems is a must
  
• Experience working with open-source RDBMS e.g., MySQL.
  
• ITIL Foundation training. 
  
• 5+ years’ working experience preferably with a financial institution in database administration and data center management.
  
• Experience with multiple storage and backup subsystems.
  
• Experience of SQL Server Replication/Load balancing/High Availability.
  
• Full understanding of enterprise change management processes.
  
• Ability to quickly assess organizational needs relative to databases and datacenter problems.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and in verbal discussions with users.
  
• Good working knowledge of banking systems, operations, and processes.
  
• Knowledge of SQL Server storage design, Data Warehousing, Reporting and Integration Services.
  
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to adapt and work co-operatively and effectively in different situations and teams to carry out assigned tasks maintain a positive attitude under stress conditions.
  
• Disposition to share knowledge fully and willingly with other employees in the interest of the organization.
  
• Team leadership experience.
  
• A good understanding of SQL and Oracle Licensing requirements and licensing terms.
  
• Quick reaction and resourcefulness.
  
• Maintain data integrity and security.
  
• Advanced hands-on Technology and Infrastructure skills.
  
• Critical Judgement and Decision-Making.
  
• Achievement Orientation – Set and meet aggressive commitments for self and others. 
  
• Strategic Perspective – Establish priorities, challenging goals, and measurements consistent with these goals and organizational vision.
  
• Critical Judgement and Decision-Making – Define issues and focus on achieving workable solutions to obstacles. 
  
• Good Communicator – Presents ideas effectively, clearly, and concisely both orally and in writing. 
  
• Leadership and Interpersonal Skills – Create a culture of continuous development and ownership with self and the team.
  

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• To execute procedures for database operations, maintenance, security, archiving and recovery.
  
• Provide substantive input to systems Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plan and ensuring proper fail over setup plans.
  
• Effective database license management. All database licenses must be optimally used and decommission unused database servers to avoid costs above budget. 
  
• To analyze business application requirements and develop specifications for databases construction and maintenance.
  
• Maintains up-to-date documentation of all enterprise databases operations manuals and procedures.
  
• Monitors the status of end-of-cycle activities including backups ensuring compliance with schedules Critical server Uptime.
  
• Investigate problems with databases and end-of-cycle runs, ensure appropriate corrective action, or escalate problems as appropriate.
  
• Act as liaison for vendors as they support complex database-related issues, systems, and implementation projects.
  
•  Address a variety of database integration issues including synchronization between disparate databases, integration, maintenance/conversion, capacity planning issues, and new applications.
  
• Contribute to the setting of standards for database and ensures conformance to these standards.