Vacancy title:
Supervisor – Database Administrator
Jobs at:
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)Deadline of this Job:
14 December 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, December 02, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary
This role is responsible for installation, configuration, operation and maintenance of databases
Key Responsibilities
• Undertakes planning for database installations.
• Carries out database software installation and configuration
• Performs software upgrades and patching.
• Manage database performance and capacity through regular tuning, optimization, archiving and taking remedial actions as necessary.
• Implements database security as per security policy
• Develops strategy for database backup, testing and recovery
• Undertaking data Backup, testing and Recovery
• Carries out database changes and updates during deployments of application releases.
• Monitor database health condition and ensure resolution of any issues arising.
• Performs appropriate database sizing activities and capacity planning
• Executes data extraction for reporting as per user requests.
• Ensure conformity to ISO (9001:2015 and 27001:2013) and data security requirements
Academic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications or any other IT related field.
Professional Qualifications
Required Certification
• Certification in Database administration.
• Red Hat/Unix/Linux Certified Systems Administrator/Microsoft Certified Engineer
The following certifications will be an added advantage:
• IT Governance e.g. COBIT 5 or ITIL
• Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence
• Project Management
Relevant Work Experience
• Have at least three (3) years hands-on experience in RDBMS installation, tuning and troubleshooting in a busy environment.
• Have working experience in Unix and Windows operating systems in a busy environment
Skills Required
• Ability to manage enterprise databases on RDBMS like Oracle, Postgress, MySql and MS SQL Server.
• Demonstrate ability to diagnose and performance tune databases for optimal performance
• Experience in Programming/scripting languages such as SQL, PL/SQL
• Ability to install and configure Linux/ Windows installations
Competencies Required
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Be proactive with good analytical and problem solving skills
• Good team player
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Ability to prioritize competing work commitments and deliver on time
• Passion for innovation and creativity
• High levels of integrity
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
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