Database Administrator at Insiteful Solutions

Reports to: CEO/MD or Director of Projects 

Job Purpose:

• The successful candidate will be responsible for Database Administration and Programming; Report Generation and Design; Database Design and Modelling and Generation of Report Queries

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Establish the needs of users and monitoring user access and security.
• Monitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to front-end users
• Map out the conceptual design for a planned database.
• Consider both back-end organization of data and front-end accessibility for end-users.
• Refine the logical design so that it can be translated into a specific data model
• Further refining the physical design to meet system storage requirements
• Install and test new versions of the database management system (DBMS)
• Maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act
• Write database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata).
• Control access permissions and privileges
• Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans.
• Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly
• Carry out capacity planning.
• Work closely with IT project managers, database programmers and multimedia programmers
• Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security.
• Commission and install new applications and customize existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose.
• Manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of a database.
• Educational Qualifications
• A Degree in the Sciences with a minimum of 2 years-experience in a similar role
• Competencies/Skills:
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to balance multiple projects, and collaborate across disciplines in a cross-functional atmosphere

Specific Competencies:

• Knowledge of structured query language (SQL), Unix and DBMS.
• Problem-solving and good analytical skills
• Communication, teamwork and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with the main data manipulation languages and the principles of database design.
• The ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure
• Good organizational skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability
• The ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Business awareness and understanding of business requirements of IT
• Willingness to keep up to date with developments in new technology
• Commitment to Continuous Professional development (CPD)
• An understanding of information legislation, such as the Data Protection Act.

Behavioral Qualities/Other Competencies:

• Attention to Detail
• Goal, quality and excellence orientation
• If you have Proven work experience as a Database Administrator, Excellent analytical and time management skills as well as a B.Sc. in a relevant field, then this job is for you!