Database Administrator at Consolidated Bank of Kenya

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Business Systems Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the performance, integrity and security of the Bank’s databases. He/she will also be involved in the planning and development of the database, as well as troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users.

Key responsibilities

• Installing and upgrading the database server and application tools.
• Allocating system storage and planning future storage requirements for the database system.
• Modifying the database structure, as necessary, from information given by application developers.
• Enrolling users and maintaining system security.
• Ensuring compliance with database vendor license agreement.
• Controlling and monitoring user access to the database.
• Monitoring and optimizing the performance of the database.
• Planning for backup and recovery of database information.
• Maintaining archived data.
• Backing up and restoring databases
• Contacting database vendor for technical support.
• Generating various reports by querying from database as per need.

Qualifications and competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology.
• Over 2 years’ experience in database management.
• Qualifications in SQL, MYSQL, Java and Web designing.
• Qualifications in Active Directory 2012, Exchange 2013 and Server 2012.
• Working knowledge of Sage Pastel is an added advantage
• Solid understanding of ERP and Databases.
• Solid understanding of Servers and Networks.
• Understanding of Website Development and updates.
• Good knowledge in business intelligence. (BI)
• Conceptual, analytical and creative skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Dynamic and abreast of technological developments.