Database Administrator

We are seeking to fill in our role as Database Administrator. You will be expected to either work in teams or independently, to manage multiple critical tasks simultaneously and to meet project delivery dates. You should be technically proficient and have experience in critical uptime operational models with high security requirements.
 

Daily you do some of these:

• Assist in the definition of database architecture and design specifications
• Work with IT vendors to install, configure, maintain, and upgrade enterprise database systems and related applications (physical and virtual database infrastructures)
• Provide support in functionality and acceptance testing during the implementation of enterprise database systems
• Ensure optimal performance of the organization’s databases
• Regularly monitor and reconcile the performance of the databases to pre-defined performance thresholds and take appropriate actions where required
• Implement established policies and procedures on database management
• Database license tracking and license usage optimization
• Maintain database security and data integrity through the use of access codes and efficient password system
• Perform regular data backup, and validate integrity of data backup
• Perform database automation and script writing
• Investigate and resolve incidents/ requests relating to enterprise databases, and escalate irresolvable faults/ issues to relevant vendors/ suppliers where appropriate
• Provide support in application development troubleshooting
• Ensure availability of accurate documentation of standards, guidelines and procedures for effectively managing and maintaining the databases
• Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports
• Implement and support audit and compliance regulations as per requirements

Long story - short:

You are expected to be experienced with Oracle or MS SQL Server technology. Previous experience with a large environment in a high demand-based, service oriented environment is highly valued. Good organizational abilities, communications and interpersonal skills.

Not critical, but important:

• Technical field graduate (Computer Science / Information Technology / Information Systems)
• Experience as an Oracle or MS SQL Server database administrator with proficiency in the management and optimization / tuning of relational databases
• Experience with Data Guard and RMAN
• Be familiar with problem troubleshooting, response, escalation, report and consolidation
• Experience in complex, large-scale IT system operation service delivery

Know this? - Awesome:

•  knowledge of other database engines (IBM DB2, PostgreSQL) is a plus
• comfortable with a diverse technological environment
• Professional certifications

Just about you:

• Focus on quality of own work
• Excellent communication skills and team player
• Open-minded and flexible

If some sound familiar, we want to meet you!