Manager, Platforms And Databases

Qualification (Minimum)  

• Bachelor of Science in IT or related field
  
• Qualifications in Microsoft, Oracle, VMware and Cloud Technologies
  
• Experience with storage area networks, WAN acceleration, virtualization.
  
• 7 years of relevant work/management experience
  

Qualification (Minimum)  

• Bachelor of Science in IT or related field
  
• Qualifications in Microsoft, Oracle, VMware and Cloud Technologies
  
• Experience with storage area networks, WAN acceleration, virtualization.
  
• 7 years of relevant work/management experience
  

• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for databases and platforms administration and appropriate use of Data centers.
  
• Practice asset management, including maintenance of Data Center component inventory, life cycle management and related documentation.
  
• Managing the existing team that builds and administers the in-house servers (e.g. MS Active Directory, Virtualization, Databases, SAN and NAS). Provides “ownership” of problem through final resolution.
  
• Plan, acquire, and coordinate installation of in-house and remote hardware and software across the organization’s network.
  
• Conduct research and make recommendations on Platforms and Databases products, services, protocols, and standards in support of Equipment and services procurement and development efforts.
  
• Prepare RFPs, bid proposals, contracts, scope of work reports, and other documentation for Platforms and Databases projects and associated efforts.
  
• Perform cost-benefit and return on investment analyses for proposed systems to aid management in making implementation decisions.
  
• Negotiate with vendors, outsource service providers, and contractors to secure Databases and platforms products and services.
  
• Assess, approve, and administer all equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.
  
• Manage and ensure effectiveness observers, including backup servers, Cloud platforms, Oracle Mini-cluster, and their associated operating systems. Responsible for on-site and off-site datacenters and Cloud platforms
  
• Manage and ensure optimal operation of all Data Center hardware and equipment, including ACs, UPSs and DC generator.
  
• Ensuring scalability, performance and resilience e platform and Databases, including adequate backups, disaster recovery etc., and ensuring the processes to respond to and resolve to incidents are defined and resourced 24x7.
  
• Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization’s executives, decision-makers, stakeholders, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent changes in Platform and Database activities.
  
• Manage operational costs; conduct near- and long-term financial forecasts for expanded functionality/user base.
  
• Test Databases and Platforms performance and provide performance statistics and reports; develop strategies for maintaining High Availability for Databases and Platforms.
  
• Establishing and line managing a best-in-class team of Database administrators, Cloud specialists, and Datacenter Engineers.
  
• Leading collaboration with the development teams, project management, IT service and support teams to support their activities, respond to their needs and incidents.
  
• Coordinate development of the IT Continuity / Disaster Recovery Plans and Direct quarterly Data Centre disaster recovery testing by failing over to the secondary Data Centre and back.
  
• Represent Technology department in the Business continuity Planning and Crisis Management committee that is responsible for business continuity in case of a disaster, major incident and/or crisis.