| Role | Data Base Administrator |
| Department | Information Systems |
| Positions | 2 |
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Database Administrator is responsible for the effective management, security, and performance of the organization’s databases across various IT projects. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining robust database systems to ensure data availability, integrity, and scalability. The incumbent will work closely with development teams, system architects, and analysts to optimize database architecture, support application development, and enable efficient data-driven operations.
Key Responsibilities
- i. Database Management: Install, configure, and maintain database systems to ensure optimal performan
- ii. Performance Tuning: Monitor and optimize database performance using tuning techniqu
| iii. Backup and Recovery: Implement and manage backup solutions to prevent data loss;
conduct regular recovery tests. iv. Security Management: Manage user roles and permissions, ensuring data security and compliance with regulations.
v. Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve database issues promptly to minimize downtime.
vi. Collaboration: Work with software developers to design scalable data schemas to support application development and data analysis needs.
vii. Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of database configurations, procedures, and policies.
viii. Lead data migration for system upgrades or new deployments |
| Qualifications
i. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. ii. Work experience: 3+ years of experience in database administration. iii. Skills: Hands-on experience with database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server). |
| Technical Skills
i. Proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL programming. ii. Experience with database design and modeling. iii. Familiarity with cloud database technologies (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database). iv. Understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes. v. Knowledge of database security practices and compliance standards. |
| Essential Qualities
i. Attention to Detail: Ability to ensure accuracy and consistency in data management. ii. Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical issues effectively. iii. Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and communicate effectively. |
| Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
i. Database Uptime Maintain at least 99.9% database availability to support uninterrupted access to critical systems across all business operations. |
- ii. Backup Success Rate
Achieve a 100% success rate in scheduled backups with monthly testing of recovery processes to ensure data reliability and availability.
iii. Security Compliance
Maintain zero critical security incidents by enforcing role-based access, implementing patches promptly, and ensuring compliance with data protection policies.
- Data Migration and Accuracy
Complete all planned data migrations with 100% data integrity and zero critical errors during system upgrades or deployments.
- Issue Resolution Time
Resolve 100% of high-priority database incidents within 4 hours and standard issues within 24 hours, ensuring minimal service disruption.
