Vacancy title:
Database Administration Coordinator
Jobs at:
Zambia National Commercial Bank PlcDeadline of this Job:
Tuesday, January 16 2024
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 02 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
• This function is responsible in the day to day support in relation to the Information Technology Infrastructure and Networks through the delivery of robust Technology Architecture within the Database Management Systems to ensure that the Business Database Operations which include anything from initial Database Architecture Design to Database Administration in order to meet operational requirements for the Bank to realize its Strategic Goals. It focuses on ensuring the delivery of all aspects of Database Administration, Monitoring, Optimization and Support.
Job Responsibilities
Database Administration:
• Implementation, Administration, Monitoring, Optimization and Support.
• Ensure consistency and integrity of Company Data is maintained in line with set Policies, Procedures, Processes and Industry Standard Best Practice.
• Provide support and participate in ongoing maintenance of the Database Management Systems.
• Support and maintenance of a Program of proactive System Administration, including but not limited to Database Software Updates, Patches and Fixes, System Enhancements, Log Monitoring, and System Hardening.
• Ensure Installation of Database Management Systems Software in both Physical and Virtual environments.
• Continuous and consistent Monitoring and Analysis of Performance/Tuning issues of Database instances.
• Provide support and recommendations for Technical optimization to Application Development Teams.
• Maintain an up-to-date Inventory of Database Management Systems.
• Ensure support and adherence to Development, Recommendation and Documentation of Plans, Policies, Processes, Procedures and Checklists.
• Day to day Recommendation and Implementing of System and Technology Solutions and Improvements as well as Troubleshooting of Systems and Technology.
• Lead or participate in multiple Projects in accordance with Institutional and Departmental goals.
• Keeps immediate Supervisor well-informed of Activities, Results of efforts, and Problems identified/potential problems and recommends corrective actions to immediate Supervisor.
• Support supervisor on Database Recovery Plan to include both a regular Backup Schedule and tested process for Device Configuration restoration.
• Ensure that database instances in the Bank are installed as per Industry standards and are configured properly and tuned for optimal Performance.
• Attend to User queries and provide Solutions in a timely and adequate manner.
• Day to day Maintaining of confidentiality of organization Fiscal and Personnel related information.
• Support and provide Specialist Technical expertise to Information Technology and Business when required.
• Nurture and manage objective working relationships with various Stakeholders including End-users, Project Staff, Service Providers and Senior Staff members by providing input to the Business through the Supervisor.
• Support Peers, Colleagues and Team across Information Technology functions through knowledge sharing.
Risk Management:
• Evaluate risk likelihood and impact and prioritize them for analysis and response planning.
• Identify, monitor and report Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) in your respective unit/department.
• Ensure that you are operating within the given risk appetites and report any breaches promptly.
• Implement and Close all audit recommendations, identified control weaknesses from Risk RCSAs, Consultancy reports or Customer complaints and risk events.
• Participate in the annual review of procedure manuals when requested.
• Ensure you familiarize yourself with and adhere to the Zanaco Enterprise risk management framework and participate in risk management trainings organized by IRM.
Requirements
Qualifications/Experience
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field
Professional: As required by Function
Minimum Experience: 4 years working experience across function technologies.
• Exceptional knowledge of Service and Application Delivery, as well as successful Service Level Agreement accomplishments.
• Excellent knowledge of scripting, SQL queries, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Backup and Recovery, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery.
• Certifications Desired: Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), PostgreSQL Professional Certification, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate Database Administration added advantage.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
• Interested and qualified? Click here to apply
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