Database Administrator Job in Kenya


Position: Oracle Database Administrator

Responsibilities:
 
Establishing the needs of users and monitoring user access and security;
 
Responsible for Oracle Apps DBA and Oracle DBA tasks, such as Database & Application Tuning, Cloning, Patching, Upgrade & Installation of Oracle Applications, Applications sys admin tasks, Backup & Recovery
 
Mapping out the conceptual design for a planned database in outline;
 
Considering both back-end organization of data and front-end accessibility for end-users;
 
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;
 
Ensuring that storage, archiving, back-up and recovery procedures are functioning correctly;
 
Capacity planning;

Qualifications and training required:
  • Education - BS in IS or related field.
  • 2-3 years in Information Technology implementation, depending on experi¬ence and performance.Strong experience in supporting RAC and ASM is required
  • Strong experience in Oracle 10g and 11g installations, administration
  • Strong experience with Linux and Sun Solaris.
  • Excellent skills in PL/SQL
  • Must have worked with large databases with heavy user activity
  • Implement and support experience in High availability database operations
Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience with tools like TOAD, OEM and Ignite a plus.
  • Oracle Certification is Mandatory.
  • Experience in working in a hosted environment a plus.
Key skills for database administrators:
  • Candidates must be patient, meticulous and logical in their work and capable of prioritizing tasks.
  • Good problem solving, analytical, administrative, organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are also important.
  • Familiarity with computer operating systems and database technology (design, software and structure) is essential. Technical expertise and previous computer industry work experience is often necessary.
Email: africajobs@dhanushinfotech.com