The role of the Database Administrator is to provide database administration services for the Oracle-based system as well as other databases that the Authority has deployed for its operations.

Terms of Contract: One year two months contract.
Key Responsibilities
• Build database systems of high availability and quality depending on end user’s specialised role,
• Design and implement a database in accordance to end users’ information needs and views,
• Define users and enable data distribution to the right user, in appropriate format and in a timely manner,
• Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques and backup data,
• Minimise database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast query responses,
• Provide proactive and reactive data management support and training to users,
• Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards,
• Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity and
• Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience
• BSc degree in a computer discipline
• Oracle Certified DBA or a related certification
• At least 3 years’ experience in DBA administration most of which must be Oracle based.

Competencies required for this Role
• Oracle Certification is a must-have,
• Proven working experience as a Database Administrator,
• Hands-on experience with database standards and end-user applications,
• Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity, and SQL,
• Familiarity with database design, documentation, and coding,
• Previous experience with DBA case tools (frontend/backend) and third-party tools,
• Familiarity with programming languages API and
• Problem-solving skills and ability to think algorithmically.