Database and System Administrator Job in Kenya

Kenya
Orient Insurance Limited

Job Title: Database and System Administrator

Reports To: Assistant Manager – IT & Projects

Job Purpose: The position is responsible for the development of
databases in the environment in accordance to the set standards to meet
business objectives.

Enabling and implementing
database development and implementation processes through the set framework and
maintaining data standards.

Evaluating potential solutions,
demonstrating, installing and commissioning selected products.

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

Database Administrator

• Maintaining and applies up to date, specialist knowledge of
  database concepts, object and data modelling techniques and design
  principles, and a detailed knowledge of the full range of database
  architectures, software and facilities available.


• Communicating regularly with technical, applications and
  operational staff to ensure database integrity and security is adhered to.


• Monitoring performance and managing parameters to provide
  fast responses to front-end users.

System Administration

• Managing the configuration and operation of client-based
  computer operating systems.


• Running reports on system performance for the team and wider
  organization.


• Ensuring security through access controls and backups and
  firewalls.

Cyber Security

• Continuous assessments of IT and Cyber risks within the IT
  database and systems ensuring identified risks are appropriately
  mitigated.


• Ensuring controlled access to DR site by authorized staff
  members.


• Implementing and monitoring BCP /DR-related facilities.

Internal Controls and Compliance

• Implementing various audit recommendations within the IT
  database and systems infrastructure.


• Managing and advising on database and systems-related risks
  and ensuring compliance to IT security policies and procedures.


• Updating of IT environment risk register and risk log on all
  risks identified on new systems.

Monitoring and Control

• Developing, deploying and maintaining database and systems
  performance monitoring and reporting systems within the IT environment.


• Ensuring effective, efficient and timely service delivery and
  support services for databases, BI and related systems.

Service Excellence

• Delivering a stable and cost-effective service across the
  entire application architecture.


• Ensuring the smooth running and optimal use of all databases
  and systems within the organization.


• Ensuring that the right type of databases and systems
  applications are implemented and availed to business users.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT or IT related
  course from a recognized university.


• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP - 12C and above).


• OCI Oracle/AWS Cloud Certifications will be an added
  advantage.


• 4 years of relevant experience in MS SQL, MCSD/Oracle,
  MySQL/Oracle and other databases.


• Database design and software development experience.


• Linux Administration.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in the
position and have the required qualifications, skills and experience,
kindly CLICK HERE and
apply on or before Monday, May 8, 2023.