Manager - Enterprise Database Administration (Re-advert) at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job Summary

The job holder shall be responsible for the management, maintenance, security and integrity of the Authority’s Information Technology databases.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement encryption, access controls, backup strategies as well as set up database auditing tools to track access and changes.
• Develop and implement data quality, usage, and lifecycle management policies.
• Manage database performance and capacity through regular tuning, optimization, archiving and take remedial action where necessary.
• Manage and ensure back-up restoration procedures are conducted and implement maintenance plans and ensure these are executed in accordance with stipulated policies.
• Identify servers for deployment of business applications and software installation procedures and monitor server conditions and resolve any issues arising.
• Coordinate third party update to tax system and resolve outages, disasters and other problems promptly.
• Improve SQL query performance, indexing strategies and ensure databases can handle growth (sharing, replication, clustering).
• Optimize database infrastructure costs, i.e licencing
• Manage relationships with third-party providers, data engineers and analysts
• Trouble shoot diagnose and resolve database issues.
• Balance technical depth with business acumen, ensuring databases support organizational goals securely and efficiently.
• Implement corporate initiatives in the Unit: Performance Management, Audit, Integrity, Quality Management Systems, and Risk Management.
• Support staff career development and performance enhancement within the unit, ensuring alignment with departmental goals.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer   Science, Information Communication Technology, Business Information Technology or related and equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
• Master’s Degree in Computer   Science, Information Communication Technology, Business Information Technology or related and equivalent qualification from a recognized university is an added advantage.

• Experience in PostgreSQL Relational Database Management System (RDBMS).
• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution is as added advantage.
• Knowledge of the System Application Product (SAP) HANA database is an added advantage
• Cumulative service period of five (5) years, with relevant work experience, two (2) of which should have been in first level management position or comparable position.

Technical Certifications:

• At least one (1) of the following Database Administration Certification: Microsoft MCITP or Oracle OCP or Certified PostgreSQL DBA (CPSDBA) or equivalent
• At least one (1) System Administration (Linux or Windows) certification
• At least one (1) Network Administration Certification e.g CCNA or equivalent
• At least one (1) Governance-related certification (COBIT or ITIL)

 Key Competencies

• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Negotiation skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Conflict management
• Supervisory skills