Job Description
Our client requires the services of a database administrator to plan, maintain and develop databases incorporating the following principles:
That member access data concurrently in a form that suits their needs
That there is adequate provision for data security and recovery control (all data is retrievable in an emergency)

Responsibilities
Administrative Activities – Administer all database objects, including tables, clusters, indexes, views, sequences, packages and procedures at company sites.
Storage (Including the SANs) – Ensure proactive management of storage allocations for all the databases and promptly request for/implement expansions where necessary.
Performance Reporting/Tuning – Continually ensure that databases are performing optimally through regular tuning and monitoring.
Backup/Restore – Maintain regular/period backup of all databases and ensure they are up-to-date. Periodically conduct test restore of backups.
Replication & Site Switching Activities – Ensure databases at all company sites are replicating and at par. Implement site switching activities when required.
Planning dataflow to the database, mapping out the ‘conceptual design’ for a planned database, refining the ‘physical design’ to meet system storage requirements
Maintaining data standards, including adherence to the data privacy regulations wherever applicable
Writing database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary
Controlling access permissions and privileges for access to database
Capacity planning
Administration of all issues regarding Database servers
Supervise and control all Database server’s inventories

Keys Skills & Qualifications
B.Sc. in Computer Science or any other technology disciplines (e.g., Engineering, Physics)
5-8 years of practical experience in Database and Core Business Application Administration.
Expertise and hands on experience with Oracle Administration and generally working with data on different relational and non-relational Database Management Systems (DBMS).
Expertise and hands on experience with Windows Server and Linux Operating system administration.
Good problem solving and logical thinking skills (ability to transform business requirements into programmable solutions).
Excellent Reporting and Communication skills.
Experience in planning and delivering technology-based projects

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: contact@gvapartners.com and copy: mercye@gvapartners.com using the Job position as the subject of the email.