National Bank Database Administrator Job in Kenya

Nov 4, 2016

National Bank of Kenya

Position Title: Database Administrator

Job Ref No. HR/52/16
 

Available Positions: One (1)
 

Division: ICT
 

Reporting to: Head of Data Centre & Infrastructure

Position Scope: The successful candidate will be responsible for administering, maintaining, developing & implementing policies and procedures to ensure the security and integrity of the Bank’s Oracle databases.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain databases required for development, testing and production usage


• Performs the capacity planning required to create and maintain the databases


• Administration of Oracle RAC (Real Application Cluster), Oracle Exadata & DataGuard Administration


• Maintain database security, integrity and computing resources to comply with Bank standards


• Administer all database projects, including tables, clusters, indexes, views, sequences, packages  & procedures


• Monitoring the performance of the database system and implementing or recommending the required changes to increase the performance and maximum uptime


• Plan and implement backup and recovery of Bank’s Oracle databases.


• Storage administration for V7000, DS4700 and Oracle Exadata Storage Cells


• Provide reliable backup services and conduct routine hardware and software audits of AIX servers to ensure compliance to established standards, policies, configuration guidelines, and procedures.


• Disaster recovery planning and implementation in line with Bank policy


• Manage and configure VIO client partitions, devices, V7000 & DS4700 storage.


• Automate tasks involving creation of scripts to run backups and monitor databases.


• Offer 24/7 databases support; provide rapid resolutions to database downtime  and escalate issues to line manager & vendor as appropriate

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field.


• Three (3) years’ experience in relevant field


• A good knowledge of physical database design


• Excellent knowledge of Oracle backups and recovery scenarios


• Knowledge in Oracle RAC (Real Application Cluster), Exadata, & DataGuard Administration.


• Good communication skills ( oral & written)


• Strong analytical skills


• Team player

How to Apply:

Send your CV and application letter clearly indicating the position title on the subject line to: recruitment@nationalbank.co.ke by 14th November 2016.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.