Job Description
The successful candidate will carry out the following key responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities
Establish user needs, monitor user access and security
Monitor performance and manage parameters to provide fast responses to front-end users
Map out the conceptual design for planned database, putting into consideration both back-end organization of data and front-end accessibility for end-users
Refine the logical design in order to translate into specific data model Install and test new versions of the DBMS
Maintain data standards, and ensure adherence to the Data Protection Act Write database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary Control access permissions and privileges
Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans
Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functionally correct Work closely with IT projects, database programmers and web developers to provide 24/7 production support
Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security
Commission and install new applications and customize existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Information technology, any related field from a recognized institution
Thorough knowledge on SQL, PLSQL, RDBMS, object oriented and XML DBMS fundamentals Certification as an oracle/MySQL
DBA professional is an added advantage
At least 2-4 years’ experience in a multi-disciplined and busy IT environment in a medium to large scale organization with strong background in service delivery and operational support
Experience with integration and support of backup software Understanding of data management tools and techniques
A good understanding of data base architecture, software and database management systems
Ability to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines as an appreciation of wider business demands
