Database Administrator
The Capital Markets Authority is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing an efficient capital market in Kenya. The Authority invites applications from dynamic, goal-oriented, high performers, with strong problem-solving skills, for the following position:
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Qualifications
Systems Administrator
Responsibilities
Qualifications
The Capital Markets Authority is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing an efficient capital market in Kenya. The Authority invites applications from dynamic, goal-oriented, high performers, with strong problem-solving skills, for the following position:
REF: DCS /DA/07/ 2018
2 Year Fixed Contract
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Manager, Information Communication &
Technology, he will be responsible for managing, monitoring, administering, and
supporting Oracle and SQL database systems and other systems within the
Authority.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be expected to:
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Maintain the Database Management systems to support new and
existing applications;
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Ensure maintenance of the database systems including performance
tuning, efficiency and capacity planning;
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Design, Develop, manage and test backup and recovery plans for the
database systems;
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Update and amend existing databases;
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Set up and test new database and data handling systems;
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Ensure database security and Integrity of data
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Manage upload of data files between databases;
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Create complex query definitions that allow data to be extracted;
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Liaise with vendors on support of system or database issues that
may arise;
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Develop application and database solutions to meet and drive
business needs and requirements.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate must possess the following minimum
qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or
Information Technology
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SQL/Oracle certified database administrator
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Technical experience in supporting Microsoft Sharepoint.
Required Experience
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A minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience.
Skills
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Ensure that technical solutions, procedures and models for
development are up-to-date and comply with standards;
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Demonstrate the ability to verify the development and design of
database strategies;
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Demonstrate prior expertise and competencies on implementation of
Microsoft Dynamics Navision;
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Ability to recommend adapting processes to keep pace with new
technological developments;
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Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills;
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Be able to adopt clear processes and standards for managing
performance to achieve priorities
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Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and be able to
adapt quickly to changing conditions
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Demonstrate ability to deliver outcomes and delivery;
Systems Administrator
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR- REF: DCS /SA/07/ 2018 – 2 Year Fixed Term
Contract
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Manager, Information Communication &
Technology, the successful candidate will be responsible for client and server
computer systems administration, including configuration, coordination,
maintenance, troubleshooting, usage monitoring and the development of
specialized system procedures within the authority.
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be expected to:
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Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and
availability of server resources, services and applications, reviewing system
and application logs for preemptive fault detection and resolution;
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Coordinate and strictly enforce the implementation of user and
server data backup and recovery procedures to protect against loss of valuable
data and information;
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Develop and maintain installation and configuration management,
systems documentation, baselines and procedures;
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Research and recommend innovative, and where possible automated
approaches for system administration tasks;
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Monitor and manage system resources, including CPU usage, disk
usage, and response times to maintain operating efficiency;
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Conduct maintenance and repair of hardware or software failures;
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Conduct and manage the client/server operating system patches and
updates through the windows server update service or equivalent;
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Provide client user support for escalated helpdesk issues;
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Document system faults/problems and the respective resolutions for
future reference.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate must possess the following minimum
qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or
related field;
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Systems administration/Systems Engineer certification in
Linux/Microsoft
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A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in systems administration
experience
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Ability to develop emergency response plans to unplanned events,
including continuity planning and testing for CMA operations;
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Ability to develop testing of risk mitigation plans to determine
effectiveness;
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Ability to share skills and knowledge within area of expertise to
develop the capabilities of the CMA and its staff;
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Ability to support ICT procurement and contract negotiation and
initiate action where agreements are not met;
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Proactivity in planning the integration of sensible upgrades into
existing and new technological solutions;
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Be a team player with demonstrable consensus-building
capabilities;
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Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills;
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Support continuous improvement at the Authority through making
implementable suggestions for change.
How to Apply
To apply, please visit the careers’ section on our website www.cma.or.ke. Applications should be received
on or before July 17, 2018.
Note: Please upload your CV and one-page Cover Letter only at this
stage. No certificates or other testimonials are required until interview
stage.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Capital Markets Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.