Oracle Database Administrator
Job Ref: HR:
KP1/5B.2/1/3/1176
Reporting to the Principal
System Administrator, the successful candidates will ensure effective
provisioning and maintenance of core database platform to ensure availability,
reliability and data integrity of the mission critical business systems.
Responsibilities
Implement
policies, procedures, and technologies to ensure database security through
secure access, monitoring, control, and routine security evaluations.
Perform
standard configuration, management, and maintenance tasks for database systems
and underlying server infrastructure.
Perform
and test database configuration backups and restores to ensure system recovery
from error or outage.
Perform
and test data backups and restores to ensure disaster recovery.
Review
and deploy database patch releases according to best practices.
Anticipate,
mitigate, identify, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware and software problems on
all systems.
Monitor,
test, and tune database performance; preserve and provide database log files as
needed.
Develop
and implement contingency plans to guarantee systems operations during
emergencies.
Develop
and implement efficient preventative maintenance schedules for servers,
consoles and peripherals.
Participate
in and support capacity planning and the development of long-term strategic
goals for systems and software in conjunction with end-users and department
managers.
Coordinate
with network engineers and system administration functions to implement systems
that utilize industry best practices to meet corporate objectives.
Interested applicants must possess the following;-
Qualif
Bachelor
of Science Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical &
Electronics Engineering or related field from a recognized Institution.
Oracle
Certification – Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) / Oracle Certified
Professional (OCP)
Possession
of Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE: SQL 2016 Database
Administration) will be an added advantage.
Certification
in Unix/ Linux Systems Administration.
Good
understanding of Microsoft Operating Systems.
Five
(5) years working experience for Administator I; Three (3) years for
Administator III and Two (2) years for Administator IV preferably in a similar
organization.
Technical Capabilities
& Key Competencies
Strong
understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices.
Working
technical experience with designing, building, installing, configuring and
maintaining Oracle Databases.
Hands-on
hardware and software troubleshooting experience.
Good
technical knowledge of current server, storage and network hardware and
standards, including clustering.
Understanding
of best practice in database administration and trends
Excellent
planning, presentation and evaluation skills
Creativity
and innovation
Drive
for results and achievement
Insightful,
proactive and future focused
Demonstrates
high level of integrity
How to Apply
Interested persons should
submit their applications online through visiting Kenya Power website on http://www.kplc.co.ke. Attach detailed
Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and
other testimonials. Please note that we may use this information to
conduct background verification during the recruitment process. Quote the
title of the position you are applying for and include your mobile
telephone contact, email addresses and names and addresses of three (3) referees
to be received not later than Wednesday,
31st May 2023.
Only candidates offered
employment shall be expected to present the following clearance certificates;
Valid
Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
Valid
Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Valid
Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
Current
Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
Current
Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Canvassing
will lead to automatic disqualification.
Kenya
Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
