Ecocash Holdings (Cassava Smartech )

Database Administrator - Cassava Smartech

Ict & Computer Jobs
Salary
500 - 100000

Job Description


Vacancy: Database Administrator

Job Purpose
The role exists to design, configure, install, upgrade, administer and maintain the organisation’s databases in line with set performance standards.

Duties and Responsibilities


Key Responsibilities
• Sets up operating systems environments for database Installations.
• Installs and configures relevant databases and network components to ensure database access as well as database consistency and integrity.
• Conducts database maintenance by indexing, compressing, trimming of logs for all databases in line with maintenance procedure.
• Administers database user accounts and assigns privileges according to user duties in line user access matrix.
• Optimizes and configures databases to meet required performance.
• Tests databases backups and recovery procedures adhering to policy.
• Conducts databases tests restorations monthly according to policy.
• Adheres to database vendor license agreements.
• Verifies daily databases backups and disaster recovery site system availability.
• Tests and installs database patches to production environments in line with patch management and change management policies.
• Implements projects within or outside the data centre, or where database systems are concerned.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualification, Skills and Experience
• A degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Professional Certification in a Database Management System(s) is required.
• Professional Certification on Servers, Storage and Operating Systems such as Linux, Windows, Sun Solaris is an added advantage
• A relevant vocational qualification or Oracle Certification is an added advantage.
• 4-6 years’ experience in Database Systems Administration or in a similar environment.

How to Apply

Please apply to: The HR Business Partner by sending your CV to: careers@cassavasmartech.com clearly indicating the position “Database Administrator” in the subject area by the 15th of February 2021. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted