Database Administrator

Carry out database administration activities. Install, and configure Databases in UNIX & Windows environments. Patch the databases regularly in-line with Security Policies of the Bank.

1  Database Administration        

       • Manages the database and systems administration                              functions for the Bank.

• Monitors the Installation, configuration and implementation of Databases in UNIX & Windows environments.
• Monitors database administration tasks on Oracle RAC & MS SQL databases.
• Application and database tuning on Production database for enhancing the performance.
• Ensure database backups are monitored and periodic restorations are exercised by Database Administrators to ensure backup quality.
• Monitor database system details within the database, including stored procedures and execution time, and implement efficiency improvements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain change control and testing processes for modifications to databases.
• Review database & cluster logs
• Manages the Disaster recovery databases. Monitors the synchronisation between production and DR databases. Manages and troubleshooting of DR databases.
• Troubleshoots high priority systems such as the core banking systems to ensure availability of service.
• Managing Database monitoring Tools

2   Project Management

  •    Provide support to the SIT/UAT process and production roll-out

3  Project Analysis and tracking

  •   Monitor and Reviews Capacity planning reports

4  Business Alignment  

•    Deliver to a standard of fast resolution of problems, demonstrated by a service-orientated mindset throughout the team

5 Leading People          

•  Coordinate with system analyst IT teams for project delivery

6 Communication   

     •   Support with the communication of project status and issues

7  Other accountabilities

•  Undertake similar or related tasks or duties as directed by senior management

Minimum Education Level     

A university degree in a technical discipline is essential.  A Master degree in a business systems related subject area would be desirable.

Professional Qualification      

Database Administration Certifications would be an added Advantage

Experience

(indicate years of experience required for the role as well)  

• Excellent knowledge in Oracle 10g, 11g and 12c Administration
• Excellent knowledge in MS SQL 2005, 2008 and 2012.
• Good knowledge of UNIX (IBM AIX and Linux)
• 8 - 10 years experience in Database Administration.
• Experience in managing Oracle database administration specialised in RAC
• Experience in managing MS-SQL database administration in Cluster/Fail-over
• Practical experience in monitoring and tuning the database to provide high availability of service