Workforce Management Centre Limited is recruiting to fill the position below:
POSITION : Database Administrator
Description
- The database administrator (DBA) will be responsible for the performance, integrity and security of the company’s database.
- They will also be involved in the planning and development of the database, as well as troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users.
- Responsible for ensuring high data integrity and security through monitoring and early detection of database problems.
The DBA will make sure that databases have the following qualities:
- Users access data concurrently, in a form that suits their needs;
- There is provision for data security and recovery control (all data is retrievable in an emergency).
- Data remains consistent across the database – special reference in cluster environment;
- Data is clearly defined;
Responsibility
- Ensuring that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly; capacity planning;
- Working closely with IT project managers, database programmers and multimedia programmers;
- Communicating regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security;
- Commissioning and installing new applications and customizing existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose.
- Establishing the needs of users and monitoring user access and security;
- Monitoring performance and managing parameters to provide fast responses to front-end users;
- Mapping out the conceptual design for a planned database;
- Considering both back-end organization of data and front-end accessibility for endusers;
- Refining the logical design so that it can be translated into a specific data model;
- Further refining the physical design to meet system storage requirements; installing and testing new versions of the DBMS;
- Maintaining data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act;
- Writing database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata);
- Controlling access permissions and privileges;
- Developing, managing and testing back-up and recovery plans;
Requirments
- A degree in one of the following: Computer Science; Computer Software/Computer Systems Engineering; Information Technology;
- The skill to work to tight deadlines under pressure;
- The ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and customers;
- Business awareness and understanding of business requirements of IT;
- A willingness to keep up to date with developments in new technology and a deep understanding of information security.
- Communication, teamwork and negotiation skills;
- Problem-solving and good analytical skills;
- Familiarity with the main data manipulation languages and the principles of database design;
- Flexibility and adaptability;
- Good organizational skills;
Experience:
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in working with databases.
- 3-5 years Microsoft SQL Server experience.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Database and ITIL certifications would be an advantage with good practical & Project management exposure.
How To Apply
Candidates should forward their Resume to: select@workforcegroup.com with "DBA" as the subject
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