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Job For Database Administrator In A Foremost Insurance Company
Stresert Services Limited - Our client, one of the foremost Insurance Companies in Nigeria, is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Database Administrator
Location: Lagos
Department: Information Technology Division: Infrastructure Operations Management
Reports To: Senior Database Administrator
Supervises: Assistant Database Administrator
Job Summary
- The Database Administrator will provide technical expertise in the areas of installation and configuration of software (includes operating systems, Database Administrator application software, office automation software and databases)
- S/he will administer version control for definition, configuration and management of application software.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist in providing technical direction in the area of requirement definition, planning, coordination, programming, and implementation of server operating systems and storages
- Manage deployment and workload of team members
- Supervise the planning and monitoring of Systems Performance Management
- Maintains operating systems and systems databases to maximize performance
- Maintains operating systems and shared IT infrastructure (storage etc.) to maximize performance
- Implement Database Management Plan and ensure implementation accordingly
- Ensure the service availability of all systems databases
- Ensure the effective running of all Operating systems and storages
- Produce daily systems statistics and report exceptions
- Develop and respond to memos/documents for the office
- Ensure all databases are well tuned for effective performance
- Perform systems and database implementations and upgrades
- Manage the tracking of all information on databases
- Report operations status to Senior Database Administrator
Key Performance Indicator
- Frequency of system downtime due to configuration errors
- Mean Time to Repair
- Customer Satisfaction Index on systems availability
- Number of recorded systems’ outages
Competencies Required
Core Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of client server architecture environment & Cloud Technologies
- Working experience in a distributed computing environment and the ability to architect large systems
- Experienced in systems integration, application development or software application support
- Experienced with web based applications, Internet/Intranet technologies
- Experienced in management & maintenance of shared application systems
- In-depth knowledge of Enterprise Management system
- Adequate knowledge of networking - LAN /WAN
- In-depth knowledge of relational database management system (RDBMS) such as Oracle database, SQL Server
- In-depth Knowledge of and experience in major operating systems such as MS Windows, Unix Solaris, Linux, RedHat etc.
Generic Skills:
- Good written and oral communication ability
- Action planning, Motivating, Analytical mind and strong problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to work independently in a highly dynamic environment and work under intense pressure
Specification/Qualifications
Qualification:
- A First Degree/HND in Computer Science, Information Technology and related disciplines (Computer Engineering, Computer with Economics/Mathematics, Management Information Systems, and Electrical/Electronics Engineering)
- A Postgraduate Degree is an added advantage
Minimum Experience:
- Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in Database Administration and Support.
- At least 2 years must have been spent in a supervisory role
Professional Qualification:
- Membership of the following professional bodies is an added advantage: NCS, CPN, NIM, PMI, ISACA
- Possession of the following certifications is an added advantage: ITIL Manager; CITP – Certified Information Technology Professional (AICPA); MCDBA -
- Microsoft Certified Database Administrator; Microsoft SQL Server Certification; Oracles Database Administrator; Oracle Certified Professional
Salary
- Net monthly salary proposed is N150,000/m.
How to Apply
Interest and qualified candidates should send their CV's to
[email protected] using "DABAS" as the subject of the mail.
Application Deadline 30th August, 2018.
Note: Qualified applicants will be invited for interviews.
