Senior Database Administrator

Purpose of Position

We are seeking to hire a technically skilled database administrator that is capable of holding

positions of great responsibility. In this role, you'll be assisting team and troubleshoot issues

related to database problems that arise and carry out periodic maintenance.

Key Tasks

Monitoring system performance and identifying problems that arise.

Responding in a timely manner to user-reported errors.

Protecting the database against threats or unauthorized access.

Ensuring that the database is adequately backed up and able to be recovered in the

event of crash.

Provide end-to-end technical support and problem resolution

Reporting on metrics regarding usage and performance.

Suggesting changes and improvements for database maintenance or protection.

Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards

Any other job-related tasks as assigned

Competencies

Strong command of administration and support of MSSQL, Oracle or IBM DB2 and any of

open-source databases (MognoDB, PostgreSQL or MySQL) is an added advantage

Advanced knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and performance

monitoring standards

Strong knowledge on performance tuning

Level 2 and Level 3 tickets support

PowerShell and Unix shell scripting skills are an advantage

Having experience with service management tools (Cherwell or Remedy etc.)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Impeccable attention to detail

Analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills

Highly organized and responsible

Capable of working under pressure

Up to date with trends and developments in database administration

Experience & Education

Bachelors degree in computer science or a related field

6+ years of experience in database administration and Production IT Support

Experience with Linux and Windows Server environments

Extensive experience with database technologies MSSQL , Oracle and Open-source

databases (MongoDB or Postgresql or Mysql) along with certification is a plus

Experience with cloud services and devops tools is a plus