The role exists to design, configure, install, uograde, administer and maintain the organisation’s databases in line with set performance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Sets up operating systems environments for database Installations.
• Installs and configures relevant databases and network components to ensure database access as well as database consistency and integrity.
• Conducts database maintenance by indexing, compressing ,trimming of logs for all databases in line with maintenance procedure
• Administers database user accounts and assigns privileges according to user duties in line user access matrix.
• Optimizes and configures databases to meet required performance.
• Tests databases backups and recovery procedures adhering to policy.
• Conducts databases tests restorations monthly according to policy.
• Adheres to database vendor license agreements.
• Verifies daily databases backups and disaster recovery site system availability.
• Tests and installs database patches to production environments in line with patch management and change management policies.
• Implements projects within or outside the data centre, or where database systems are concerned.

Qualification, Skills and Experience

• A degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Professional Certification ina Database Management Systems) is required.
• Professional Certification on Servers, Storage and Operating Systems such as Linux, Windows, Sun Solaris is an added advantage
• A relevant vocational qualification or Oracle Certification is an added advantage.
• 4-6 years’ experience in Database Systems Administration or in a_ similar environment.