Database Administrator at Kogi State University

Location: Anyigba, Kogi

Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring systems performance and identifying problems that arise.
• Responding in a timely manner to user-reported errors.
• Protecting the database against threats or unauthorized access.
• Ensuring that the database is adequately backed up and able to be recovered in the event of memory loss.
• Reporting on metrics regarding usage and performance.
• Suggesting changes and improvements for maintenance or protection.
• Regularly liaising with IT project managers and database programmers.
• Designing databases with both front-end and back-end users in mind.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Management Information System with 6 years experience, three of which should be in a tertiary or related institution, and be registered with the relevant professional bodies.
• Possession of professional globally acceptable certifications will bean advantage. Candidates must possess an extensive knowledge of the databases, be analytic problem-solvers and communicators who are fluent in most data manipulation languages such as MS SQL, Oracle Database, 1-ladoop or PostgreSQL. Advanced certification as an MCDBAor MCSD for NET is advantageous.