Senior Database Administrator at a Top Company

QUALIFICATION:

A first degree in Computer Science, Information Technology and related disciplines (Computer Engineering, Computer with Economics/ Mathematics, Management Information Systems, and Electrical/Electronics Engineering) is required.

A post graduate degree in any related field is an added advantage.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP: Membership of any of the following professional bodies is an added advantage: NCS, CPN, NIM, PMI or ISACA

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of any of the following certifications is required: ITIL Manager; CITP Certified Information Technology Professional (AICPA); CDBA - Microsoft Certified Database Administrator, Microsoft SQL Server Certification; Oracle Database Administrator; Oracle Certified Professional 

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience, of which at least 9 years should be at managerial level.  

Experience in Database Administration and Support is required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Database planning and administration  

• Assists with the review of database management plan and ensure implementation accordingly  
• Supervises the planning and monitoring of systems performance management  
• Makes all systems databases service available at all times  
• Provides effective running of all operating systems and storages at all times  

• Prepares daily systems statistics and report exceptions  
• Performs accurate tuning of all databases for effective performance  
• Reports operations status to Senior Database Administrator  

Database development and maintenance  

• Assists with the database design  
• Updates and amends existing databases  
• Sets-up and tests new database and data handling systems  
• Creates complex query definitions that allow data to be extracted  

Database infrastructure management  

• Maintains operating systems and systems databases to maximize performance  
• Maintains operating systems and shared IT infrastructure to maximize performance  
• Performs systems and database implementations and upgrade ·  Manages the tracking of all information on databases  

 PEROSONALITY: energetic, driven, adaptable, able to work with no supervision, team spirit, proven leadership and problem-solving skills, willingness to relocate.