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Database Administrator Officer Job HF Group

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Principle Accountabilities

  • Support the development and documentation of operational procedures and manuals related to database and backup operations, ensuring consistency and adherence to IT policies.
  • Assist in the day-to-day administration of the Bank’s database platforms, including routine monitoring, troubleshooting, patching, and user support.
  • Stay informed on emerging database technologies and contribute insights on upgrades or enhancements to maintain efficiency and security of the Bank’s data systems.
  • Coordinate with service providers for database, backup, and storage solutions to ensure service uptime and timely support resolution.
  • Participate in planning and implementation of assigned IT and database-related projects, ensuring tasks are delivered within scope, time, and budget
  • Support the implementation and testing of Business Continuity Plans and Data Security policies related to database systems to ensure high availability and data protection.
  • Promote database usage awareness among staff, offering guidance or training to enhance proper system use and data handling practices.
  • Ensure proper monitoring and alerting mechanisms are in place to maintain database uptime during system or power interruptions.
  • Log, monitor, and escalate user issues or complaints regarding database access or performance to ensure timely resolution and service satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and vendors on incidents or projects, contributing positively to team efforts and supporting knowledge sharing.
  • Assist in the preparation of regular Management Information System (MIS) reports related to database usage, performance, and incidents.
  • Provide input to IT committees and projects where database expertise is required, contributing to discussions on system improvements and strategy.

Key Competencies and Skills

  • Takes a structured and effective approach to own work and demonstrates leadership potential.
  • Is able to analyse, diagnose, plan, execute and evaluate work to time, cost and quality targets, exhibiting familiarity with available tools, standards and procedures and making correct choices from alternatives.
  • Effective communicator, able to guide and advise clients and business partners.
  • Astute at planning for mission critical production activities.
  • Proficiency with the following Oracle and Microsoft database technology stack. 
  • Good understanding of SOA-centric concepts and technologies, authentication and data security. 
  • Self-empowerment to enable development of open communication, teamwork and trust that are needed to support true performance and customer-service oriented culture.
  • Knowledge and experience with ITIL as a best practice framework for Systems Development.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

  • University Degree in technology related field – Upper second or equivalent
  • Database Management Certification in Oracle is a required.
  • Proficiency in project management or ITIL.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in Banking Operations is desired
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in supporting IT systems and Database Administration.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in Sybase, MySQL, MsSQL, Azure Cloud, PostgreSQL with proven experience in installing, setup, support and troubleshooting modern database.
  • Minimum of 2 years on Oracle and 1 years on MS-SQL in a high availability environment 
  • Minimum of 1 year experience working in UNIX and windows environment.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in Storage and Backup management, Data Warehousing and ETL concepts. 
  • Thorough experience in formal Software Lifecycle methodology, design and administration of RBMSs.
  • Experience in Sybase (or SAP Hanna) will be an added advantage. 

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