Oracle Database Administrator at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2018-0027
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

Duties
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Administer and monitor Oracle and MS SQL Server databases;
• Coordinate and deploy DDL/DML changes to Oracle and MS SQL server databases;
• Perform database performance tuning;
• Plan, and implement security measures to safeguard databases;
• Prepare/maintain SQL Scripts to automate DBA tasks;
• Manage Oracle on Linux/UNIX and MS SQL Server on MS Windows Server;
• Document and execute against standard operating procedures;
• Install database patches;
• Configure and maintain disaster recovery databases;
• Clone and export databases to create new environments;
• Support data conversion;
• Support Oracle Applications DBA in maintaining Oracle EBS environment;
• Support Oracle Applications Developers and code deployment;
• Maintain database security;
• Ensure compliance with IITA Oracle license agreement;
• Control and monitor user access to the database;
• Contact Oracle Corporation for technical support;
• Other tasks possible assigned by the Automation project or line hierarchy.

Qualifications

• M.Sc in Computer Science/MIS/Engineering or its equivalent.
• The ideal candidate must have a minimum of Five (5) years' experience in Oracle Database Administrator with Linux/Unix.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must:

• Have experience configuring and maintaining Oracle Dataguard/RAC/RMAN
• Have MS SQL Server database administration experience is an added advantage
• Have Oracle DBA or other relevant certification is an added advantage.
• Have organizational and documentation skills required.
• Have experience supporting critical systems.
• Have experience working with remote teams and ability to communicate effectively.

Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.