Database Administrator (Channels and Payments) at First Bank

Job Objective(s)

• Managing and monitoring of Channels and Payment databases (Nigeria & Subsidiaries) and ensures 99.9% availability 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Install and configure relevant network components to ensure database access as well as database consistency and integrity
• Install and configure oracle and SQL databases
• Use database management system software and tools to investigate problems and collect performance statistics and create reports.
• Carries out routine configuration/installation and reconfiguration of database and related products.
• Respond to and resolve basic database issues Oracle and SQL
• Provides 24/7 Database Management Support on a Shift Basis
• Monitor database growth on a weekly basis to generate Utilization Statistics for Capacity Planning Management
• Administration of the bank’s Enterprise Backup and Recovery System while ensuring that adequate backup of data is taken and readily available for recovery and restoration
• Keep accurate inventory of all databases
• Ensure proper documentation of database infrastructure processes and procedures in the Departmental Standard of Operation Document (SOP).
• Ensure all Changes to the Configuration of databases follow strictly the bank’s change management process
• Prepare daily performance reports for databases
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by Team Lead and Head, Datacenter Services

Job Requirements
Education:

• Minimum Education: First Degree in Numerate course (Math, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science); Higher Degrees/Professional Certifications (an added advantage)

Experience:

• Minimum experience: 2 years relevant experience in the banking industry with at least 1 year in Datacenter Services.