KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Applications support and Implementations.
• Ensure Business Applications High Availability and Continuity/DR setup.
• Ensure effective technical BAU support for core Business applications.
• Provide requisite technical advisory & support for deployment and management of the corporate business systems.
• Ensure security of business data within systems.
• Ensure strict change control measures in any customizations.
• Solving complex analytical Business Application challenges.
• Provide expert application support to core Business applications.
• Enforce efficient and secured operation of all Business applications.
• Participate in delivery of core applications training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or other numerical biased field from a reputable university or college.
• Certifications in CCNA, ITIL, MCSA, MCSE would be an added advantage.
• At least 2 -3 years working experience preferably with a financial institution in database administration.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Server Operating Systems, server 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016, Sun Solaris and IBM.
• Knowledge in virtualization and cloud computing, VMWare, Hyper V and MS Azure.
• Knowledge in storage infrastructure, NetApp, Storage clustering and replication.
• Knowledge in various Applications, Core banking, E-banking, ATM switch and System Center.
• Knowledge of MSSQL, DB2, Oracle 9i and database management Systems is a must and experience working with open-source UNIX.
• Wide knowledge of and advanced skills in computer hardware and software programs of diverse functionality. Including but not limited to, communications systems, desktop applications, and network administration programs.
• Significant experience in supporting databases (preferably Oracle, postgresssql and/or Microsoft SQL).
• Application development skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, interpret documents, understand procedures, write reports and correspondence; speak clearly to third parties and employees.
• Able and willing to solve complex analytical challenges, independently analyze information; and make recommendations based on analysis.
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to adapt and work co-operatively and effectively in different situations and teams to carry out assigned tasks maintain a positive attitude under stress conditions.
• Disposition to share knowledge fully and willingly with other employees in the interest of the organization.
• Advanced hands-on systems Computing skills.
• Analytical Thinking & Complex Problem solving.
• Planning and Organization.
• Achievement Orientation – Set and meet aggressive commitments for self and others.
• Strategic Perspective – Establish priorities, challenging goals and measurements consistent with these goals and organizational vision.
• Critical Judgement and Decision-Making – Define issues and focus on achieving workable solutions to obstacles.
• Good Communicator – Presents ideas effectively, clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Inspire Commitment –Actions and behaviors are consistent with words.
• Self-Development – Pursues positive change in self and organization.  Drives own personal development plan.