Database Administrator

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Academic Qualifications, Experience & Competence

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or any related field.
3 years’ experience in a similar role
Knowledge of Microsoft Server Operating Systems and UNIX i.e., SOLARIS & Linux.
Excellent experience in system scripting, such as PERL, PYTHON, Shell, etc.
Knowledge of SQL and database management Systems is a must.
Experience working with open- source RDBMS e.g., MySQL.
Possession of any of the certifications below will be an added advantage.

To execute procedures for database operations, maintenance, security, archiving and recovery.
Provide substantive input to systems Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plan and ensuring proper fail over setup plans.
Effective database license management. All database licenses must be optimally used and decommission unused database servers to avoid costs above budget.
To analyze business application requirements and develop specifications for databases construction and maintenance.
Maintains up-to-date documentation of all enterprise databases operations manuals and procedures.
Monitors the status of end-of-cycle activities including backups ensuring compliance with schedules Critical server Uptime.
Investigate problems with databases and end-of-cycle runs, ensure appropriate corrective action, or escalate problems as appropriate.
Act as liaison for vendors as they support complex database-related issues, systems, and implementation projects.
Address a variety of database
integration issues including synchronization between disparate databases, integration, maintenance/conversion, capacity planning issues, and new applications.

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