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DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (DBA)

JOB SUMMARY

Company DataBank Grou...
Industry Banking/Inves...
Category I.T.
Location Accra
Job Status Full-time
Salary GH¢ 
Education First Degree
Experience 5 years
Job Expires Dec 16, 2016
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Company Profile

Databank is the leading investment firm in Ghana. Our mission is to help Ghanaians achieve financial independence by providing financial literacy and offering a diverse range of investment products and services. Databank offers investors a range of products and services that include wealth management, institutional funds management, pension fund management, brokerage services, corporate finance and research services. 

Job Description

Databank is looking for a Database Administrator to join our IT professionals.

Job Purpose & Summary
The successful candidate will report to the Head of Information Technology and work closely with the Information Technology team, to proactively monitor and tune all database systems to ensure 100% availability and to ensure optimal performance.

Key Responsibility

  • Installation of new software – Installing latest versions of Oracle software, MS SQL server.
  • Security Administration – Monitoring and administering DBMS security.  Creation of roles, profiles and auditing.
  • Data Analysis – Data extract management.
  • Liaising with third party software companies to effectively manage code drops.
  • Report writing experience using script or crystal report.
  • Proactive Monitoring of database performance.
  • Proactive tuning/optimization of all database systems.
  • Cloning databases across multiple locations for testing purposes.
  • Implementing regular disaster recovery tests.
  • Reviewing backup and recovery strategies.
  • Testing and exploring new database features
  • Implementing an effective patch management system.
  • Scheduling regular performance tuning exercises.
  • Managing and mentoring junior team members.
  • Implementing and documenting all change management processes.
  • Documenting all database and application processes and schedules.
  • Other assignments as directed by management.

Terms and Conditions apply

Required Skills or Experience

  • Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology related studies.
  • Minimum five (5) years’ experience as a Database Administrator (DBA)

Skills/Competencies

  • A solid understanding and experience of relational database management systems such as Oracle and SQL Server. Oracle Architecture, Oracle Security, Backup and Recovery Procedures, Space Management.
  • Excellent knowledge of backup and recovery scenarios.
  • A solid understanding and experience of systems analysis and design with Systems Testing Experience.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, willingness to learn new technology, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, a good team-player.
  • Programming: Web/Desktop Applications. Languages (C#, Java, ASP.NET, PHP, Visual Basic, etc.).
  • Good communication skills with management vendors, internal and external clients and other related service providers.
  • Experience in virtualisation.
  • Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows/ Linux/ Mac OS.
  • Problem management/ Change management.

 

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