Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining the database systems.
• Establishing policies and procedures pertaining to the management, security, maintenance, and use of the database management systems.
• Training employees in database management and use.
• The DBA will be expected to stay abreast of emerging technologies and new design approaches.
• Installing and upgrading the database server and application tool.
• Allocating system storage and planning storage requirements for the database system.
• Modifying the database structure, as necessary, from information given by application developers.
• Enrolling users and maintaining system security.
• Ensuring compliance with database vendor license agreements.
• Controlling and monitoring user access to the database.
• Monitoring and optimizing the performance of the database.
• Planning and executing regular backups and recovery tests of databases
• Backing up and restoring databases.
• Maintaining archived data.
• Contacting database vendors for technical support.
• Generating various reports by querying from the database as and when required.
• Managing and monitoring data replication.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• 5 years of extensive experience with a range of database products.
• The relevant certifications are:
  • Oracle Database Administration 2019 Certified Professional
  • MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014 or SQL 2016 Database Admin
  • MCSE Data Platform Solutions Expert
• Experience with one or more of the major database management products, such as Oracle, MS SQL, and SAP Sybase.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities and Behaviors

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Database Management concepts and principles.
• Experience with common information management frameworks.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of and experience in developing and documenting database architecture and plans.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze Data requirements.
• Exhibit excellent analytical skills.