Manager - Enterprise Database Administration

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement encryption, access controls, and backup strategies, as well as set up database auditing tools to track access and changes.
• Develop and implement data quality, usage, and lifecycle management policies.
• Manage database performance and capacity through regular tuning, optimization, and archiving, taking remedial action where necessary.
• Manage and ensure backup restoration procedures are conducted and implement maintenance plans in accordance with stipulated policies.
• Identify servers for deployment of business applications and software installation procedures; monitor server conditions and resolve arising issues.
• Coordinate third-party updates to the tax system and resolve outages, disasters, and other problems promptly.
• Improve SQL query performance and indexing strategies, ensuring databases can handle growth through sharding, replication, and clustering.
• Optimize database infrastructure costs, including licensing.
• Manage relationships with third-party providers, data engineers, and analysts.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve database issues.
• Implement corporate initiatives in the unit: Performance Management, Audit, Integrity, Quality Management Systems, and Risk Management.
• Support staff career development and performance enhancement within the unit, ensuring alignment with departmental goals.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Business Information Technology, or a related and equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
• Master’s Degree in a related field is an added advantage.
• Cumulative service period of five (5) years with relevant work experience, two (2) of which should have been in a first-level management position or comparable position.
• Experience in PostgreSQL Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) is mandatory.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Knowledge of System Application Product (SAP) HANA database is an added advantage.
• A leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution is an added advantage.

Technical Certifications

Candidates must possess at least one certification from each of the following categories:

• Database Administration: Microsoft MCITP, Oracle OCP, or Certified PostgreSQL DBA (CPSDBA).
• System Administration: Linux or Windows certification.
• Network Administration: CCNA or equivalent.
• Governance: COBIT or ITIL.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational and negotiation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict management abilities.