Database Analyst at ICT Authority

Department/Division: Applications

Grade: ICTA 8

Direct Reports: None

Responsible for: Assist in administration of Government of Kenya database servers

Key Tasks

• Assist in administration of GoK database servers
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining security and performance needs of databases
• Assist in developing database documentation including data standards, procedures, and definitions for a data dictionary
• Participate in ensuring the database management system is kept up to date by managing upgrades and patch updates
• Assist in database technical support and troubleshooting
• Apply supplier patches to the databases and ensure that all databases are at the same version and patch level
• Participate in providing ongoing database technical support.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Qualifications

• A university degree in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or in any other ICT related discipline from a recognized institution
• Two years’ relevant experience
• Relevant database management certifications such as Oracle or SQL server
• Experience in managing databases

Personal skills and attributes required

• Good communications skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• People management experience
• Planning and organizational skills