Database & Sharepoint Administrator at ARM Hold Co.

Summary

• The Database & Sharepoint Administrator helps to take on the management and development of MS SharePoint and MS SQL Databases in the enterprise.
• S/He provides support and guidance for the organization's MS SharePoint users, ensures SharePoint functionality, updates the software as necessary, and addresses and resolves any issues with the software performance.
• S/He is also responsible for the management of the existing databases in the enterprise thereby ensuring maximum uptime is achieved on the platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, implement, and administer databases to be consistent, clearly defined, and secure.
• Manage direct and privileged access to databases.
• Plan and implement application and data provisioning.
• Develop and maintain complex database schemas and logical designs.
• Provide technical direction in the area of requirement definition, planning, coordination, programming, and implementation of databases.
• Track and maintain all information on databases.
• Proactively manage, configure and administer databases in all environments (production, test, QA, development, etc.).
• Perform configuration and administration, event, fault and performance management.
• Provide support to all environments (production, test, QA, development, etc.)
• Fulfil service requests and perform routine maintenance and support activities.
• Perform backup and recovery activities of information and computer services, in order to guarantee the operations in case of disaster.
• Proactively monitor database activity and usage and provide warnings when these reach critical thresholds.
• Design, configure, implement, and administer MS SharePoint.
• Maintains records of SharePoint updates, maintenance, and activity.
• Provides technical support for SharePoint users.
• Keeps apprised of Microsoft updates to SharePoint software.
• Applies updates to MS SharePoint as necessary.
• Holds training and informational sessions to teach employees how to use SharePoint.

Requirements

• Minimum of a First Degree or its equivalent in a Business / IT related discipline.
• Master's or recognized professional certifications will be an added advantage.

Core SFIA 6 Skill Requirements:

• Data Management (DATM 4)
• Database/ Repository Design (DBDS 4)
• Availability Management (AVMT 4)
• Service Level Management (SLMO 4)
• IT Operations (ITOP 2)
• Database Administration (DBAD 4)
• Problem Management (PBMG 3)
• MS SharePoint Management (MSP 4).

Other SFIA 6 Skill Requirements:

• Requirements Definition and Management (REQM 2)
• Learning Delivery (ETDL 3).

Other Required Knowledge and Capabilities:

• Proficient knowledge of infrastructure design, implementation and operations
• Proficient knowledge of infrastructure and service delivery
• Proficient understanding of service management tools for event management, provisioning and monitoring
• Good knowledge of enterprise applications systems
• Proficient knowledge of database architecture
• 5+ years of experience in Data Centre Management.
• 2+ years of experience in Microsoft SharePoint 2016 and above.