Database Administrator at Gulf African Bank

Job Purpose: 

Responsible for the Bank’s database management and coordination of changes to computer databases, testing and implementing databases using database management systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Confirm Backup was done and done to completion first thing in the morning
• Check on space availability in the database, if none free up some space for day to day activities.
• Ensure database availability as well as ensure its performance is at its very best by performance tuning if it is not performing as is required.
• Establish and calculate optimum values for database parameters, using manuals and calculator.
• Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
• Review workflow charts developed by programmer analyst to understand tasks computer will perform, such as updating records.
• Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
• Develop reports as required by the business that includes CBK reports and ad hoc reports as required by the business.
• Review procedures in database management system manuals for making changes to database.
• Monitor database performance throughout the day, in case of any abnormality attend to it as  soon as possible
• Test programs or databases, correct errors and make necessary modifications.
• Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems, such as the installation of new databases.
• Train users and answer questions.
• Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.
• Put in place security measures to protect Bank’s Data by applying approved DB security standards.
• Report Database risk events and service exceptions.
• Research on emerging Database technologies and innovations to improve the Bank’s DB offerings in line with change management process.
• Participate in BCP strategies formulations and continuous reviews.

Qualifications And Experience

• University degree in sciences, mathematics, computer science or telecommunication/electronics engineering
• 6 years’ experience in database management, preferably in a Bank
• Expert DBA skills for 11g including extensive experience in implementing DB architecture using Oracle RAC, SQL. Oracle database Certifications
• Oracle Database management Certifications.
• Microsoft Certifications.
• Knowledge of operating systems (UNIX, SUN, AIX, Linux, Windows)

Job Specific Competencies

• Excellent database management & system analysis skills.
• Analytical ability and out of box (innovative) thinking.
• Excellent communication skills. (Should be able to communicate with non IT users as well).
• Flexibility in handling tasks (multi -tasking).
• Well organized and should be aware of project management methodology.
• Software Development Life Cycle experience
• Available for occasional work outside normal business hours

Personal Attributes

• Critical thinking – is able to probe facts and challenge assumptions
• Results oriented and committed to meeting turn-around times/deadlines
• A keen eye for detail
• High energy
• High levels of professionalism and professional development