Database Administrator Job CIB

Database Administrator Job

Do you thrive in high-stakes environments where uptime isn’t just a goal-it’s a must? If that sounds like you, CIB Kenya is looking for a Database Administrator who’s hands-on, detail-obsessed, and always three steps ahead.

Your Mission:

As our Database Administrator, you’ll play a mission-critical role in developing, maintaining, securing, and optimizing our core database infrastructure. You’ll collaborate across teams, manage high-availability environments, and ensure round-the-clock database performance in support of our banking operations.

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Responsibilities

• Ensure 24/7 support for mission-critical databases.
• Develop and execute robust backup and recovery strategies.
• Optimize database license use and support costs.
• Manage high-availability tools like RAC, Data Guard, and RMAN.
• Monitor and fine-tune database performance for lightning-fast query responses.
• Build strong vendor relationships and track SLAs to deliver value.
• Enforce change management processes and close audit issues.
• Run patching, privilege reviews, and compliance tasks with discipline.
• Install, configure, and maintain RDBMS platforms: Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL, Postgres.
• Lead schema design, capacity planning, and disaster recovery setups.
• Secure data access, monitor vulnerabilities, and respond proactively.
• Document processes, implement data standards, and drive database audits.
• Support Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and liaise with internal teams to ensure ongoing stability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Certifications in ITIL, OCA/OCP/OCE/OCM, or similar.
• PMP/PRINCE2 or other project management certification (preferred).
• Deep knowledge of Oracle Engineered Systems (ODA, Exadata).
• Hands-on experience with major RDBMS platforms (Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL, Postgres).
• 5+ years of database and storage support in medium to large organizations.
• Banking or financial services sector experience is a strong advantage.

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How to Apply

Send your CV to: recruitment@cibke.com

By: Tuesday, 10th June, 2025