Sql Systems Administrator Job Key Responsibilities
Expert support of the bank’s SQL server databases and ensure their performance, high availability, backup, security and upgrades.
Own the administration and maintenance of the Microsoft SQL database servers and MySQL systems.
Management and ongoing technical support of MS SQL and MySQL databases.
Test, implement and document changes to existing systems as per change management and business continuity practices.
Plan and implement appropriate business continuity solutions for all SQL database systems and spearhead continuous testing of BCP with end users.
Implement and manage SQL and MySQL upgrades, patches and releases.
Test and review systems backups
Facilitate transfer of knowledge and skills to other team members
Provide first level support for assigned Application systems and act as vendor liaison for second and third level support
Provide first level troubleshooting and support for end user hardware and software problems as logged with the service desk
Participate in the acquisition, review and make recommendation for new or upgraded T Solutions as shall be needed by the business from time to time
Participate in knowledge transfer within the team and other support units to enhance systems support capability
Qualifications for the Sql Systems Administrator Job
A Bachelor’s degree in IT or closely related subject
At least 6 years’ experience in a relevant IT field.
A Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert – Data Management and Analytics or Data Platform certification
MySQL database administration skills – MySQL Database Administrator certification is an added advantage
Extensive knowledge of T-SQL
Good practical knowledge of SQL Analysis and Reporting Services (SRSS) and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
Extensive knowledge of common web servers, in particular Internet Information Services (IIS) 8.0 and above and Apache Tomcat
Good knowledge of common web browsers – Internet Explorer 8 and above, Microsoft Edge, Firefox
Knowledge of networking services – DHCP, DNS
Knowledge of Active Directory Domain Services – AD user and group management, Group Policy Objects
Working knowledge of PowerShell and PowerShell scripting
Working knowledge of hardware and end user peripherals
Understanding of Oracle PL –SQL is desirable but not necessary
The above position are demanding roles for which the Bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidate.
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