Applications and DB Admin Officer at ARM Hold Co.

Job Summary
The Applications Management & Support/ Database Admin Officer will provide effective management of the enterprise applications and processes around the applications, and ensure availability for business as required.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

• Monitors applications system resources and space requirements and make necessary recommendations for additional purchases (i.e. disk drives, memory, etc.)
• Liaises with relevant IT staff (e.g. Network/Infrastructure administrators) to ensure continuous availability and effectiveness of the enterprise applications
• Provides system support for the applications during and after implementation
• Develops procedures to ensure that information systems function effectively
• Ensures prompt and efficient real-time online support for applications
• Liaises with the application vendors to ensure that outsourced functions are carried out per pre-agreed service level agreements

Other Requirements

Competence Requirements
Core Skills

• Previous experience in a financial services IT environment is an added advantage.
• Applications Management, Support and Operations knowledge
• Good knowledge of database technologies
• Good Knowledge in major operating systems (Windows, Unix, Linux, etc)
• Good knowledge of MS-SQL Server and MySQL & SQL specific databases
• Experience in database integration in an online environment
• Database administration skill
• Team player
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite for reporting purpose.

Generic Skills

• Strong computer skills
• Leadership skills
• Financial acumen
• Interpersonal skills
• Good written and oral communication
• Results oriented
• Proactive

The successful candidate must have a good university degree or its equivalent in the following areas; Computer Science, Elect. Elect, Engineering etc with a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience of which at least 2 must have been in  a similar position. Possession of IT professional certification is added advantage