Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 22, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Reporting to Data Systems Specialist, the job holder will be responsible for the following:
• Manage business systems
• Assist with the creation, monitoring and maintenance of production and test databases
• Assist with the setup and management of database resilience and backup strategies
• Assist with the automation of regular database support activities
• Perform regular processes (e.g. daily OS and DB checks, regular performance tuning) in an accurate and timely manner
• Establish the needs of users and monitor user access and security
• Monitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to front-end users
• Consider both back-end organization of data and front-end accessibility for end-users
• Install and test new versions of the database management system (DBMS) and other related systems
• Maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act
• Control access permissions and privileges
• Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans
• Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly
• Carry out capacity planning
• Communicate regularly with technical and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security
• Install new applications and customize existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose
• Manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of database
• Other duties as assigned
• Disaster recovery
• Participate in design and implementation of CDSC’s Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and
• Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP) and provide support in the technical sourcing, construction and implementation of the plans.
• Ensure compliance to all internal ICT and business policies and procedures, and with external laws and regulations.
• ICT Projects
• Assist with the planning for projects from the initial phase onwards;
• Work with various project teams to provide sound advice on database requirements for all applications being implemented.
• ICT Support
• Provide timely end user support including addressing change requests, amendments, deletions and additions, queries etc;
• Respond to support requests and ensure service levels are maintained;
• Assist with the design, implementation and maintenance of database services and infrastructure to support CDSC client deliveries and internal services.

Minimum Requirements
• At least a bachelor’s degree in ICT.
• At least 3 years’ experience in database administration.
• Possession of relevant ICT professional certification. Oracle Database Administration (OCP) preferable.
• Knowledge of PC/LAN operating systems, i.e. (Microsoft Windows and Unix).
• Experience in Database Administration, Database Tuning, Database Management, Database Security and RDBMS.
• Good working knowledge of, and confidence administering on Solaris/Linux platforms.
• Experience of Unix Scripting.

Competencies
• Thorough knowledge of database management systems technologies.
• Understanding of data and database security issues and remedies.
• Good time management, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure
If you meet the above requirements, CDSC invites you to send your CV, cover letter; stating your salary, reporting line and your expected remuneration to recruitment@cdsckenya.com on or before close of business 30th July 2021.

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