SBM Bank Manager – Database Administration – Jobs in Kenya
Job Summary:
To plan, organize, manage staff and overall operations to ensure stable operations of the bank’s Database Systems through best practices and the appropriate collaboration with technical, business and third party organizations. Resourcefulness is a necessary skill in this role. Your goal will be to ensure appropriate database management and coordination of changes to computer databases, testing and implementing databases using database management systems.
Key Responsibilities:
To ensure high availability (24/7) of the entire Database Infrastructure of the Bank through best practices and the appropriate collaboration with technical, business and third party organizations.
Install and configure Banks databases.
Responsible for managing, troubleshooting and proactively updating database software assets to prevent downtime or zero-day exploits from occurring. ● Design, organize, modify, and support an organization’s database systems.
Quickly resolve any database system failures and troubleshoots issues and outages.
Upgrade database systems with new releases and models.
Manage user accounts, credentials, permissions, access rights and storage allocations
Secure databases system integrity from any breaches or viruses and play an essential role in riskmitigation planning, including creating backup plans, safeguards for data, user security policies, and identity management.
Develop and execute a backup and recovery plan.
Maintaining the asset inventory for the database systems.
Responsible for the compliance of all the database related licenses. Ensure timely renewal of the same.
To liaise with external suppliers and support agencies for the ongoing support and maintenance of relevant database hardware and software. Ensure timely processing of the invoices.
Review vendor contracts and assist in negotiating with vendors for the purpose of providing the bank cost effective and reliable services.
Monitor the system daily and respond immediately to security or usability concerns.
Confirm success of DB Backup every day and note exceptions if any.
Check on space availability in the database, if none free up some space for day to day activities.
Ensure database availability and optimal performance. Perform tuning whenever required.
Establish and calculate optimum values for database parameters, using manuals and calculators.
Specify users and user access levels for each segment of the database.
Review workflow charts developed by system architects/analysts to understand DB tasks the system will perform, such as DML procedures.
Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
Develop reports as required by the business that includes CBK reports and ad hoc reports as required by the business.
Continuously Review procedures for database management.
Monitor database performance throughout the day, in case of any abnormality attend to it as soon as possible.
Test scripts/programs on databases in collaboration with system analysts before deployment, recommend and/or correct errors and make necessary modifications.
Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new databases.
Train users and answer questions in relation to DB technologies, operations and administration.
Competencies
In-depth knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Windows Server, Unix/Linux and AIX Operating Systems
Awareness and understanding of business requirements of IT.
Willingness to keep up to date with developments in new technology.
Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).
Interpersonal:
Goal focused and able to spot business opportunities
Builds networks and maintains strong relationships
Able to manage and influence others to achieve results
Has passion and drive to achieve results under difficult circumstances
Pleasant and able to relate well in diverse social set ups and teams
Upholds high standard of Professionalism, integrity and respect for others
How to Apply
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