Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 09, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Database Administrator will be responsible for managing and maintaining the databases developed by the project in compliance with local law and global best practice. He/she will ensure the security, availability, and performance of the database to facilitate the smooth operation of data systems developed and managed by the project.

This is a contract position and is renewable annually based on availability of funding and scope of work.

Responsibilities
• Install, configure, and maintain databases on Linux servers (primarily MySQL and PostgreSQL).
• Monitor database performance to ensure optimal performance and availability, including transactional processing and response times.
• Develop and implement security measures to protect Databases from unauthorized access, including auditing and access control.
• Develop and implement backup and recovery procedures, ensuring data integrity and availability.
• Perform database backups, recovery procedures, and disaster recovery planning.
• Ensure uptime and availability of the database outside of scheduled down time maintenance.
• Plan and oversee database software and patch upgrades.
• Maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act.
• Create and maintain documentation related to the database environment.
• Collaborate with development teams to design and implement database schemas, indexes, and queries that optimize database performance and ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with system administrators to ensure optimal performance of the underlying Linux servers.
• Monitor and manage database server resources, including CPU usage, disk space, and memory usage.

Required Qualifications
• Degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering or related field
• Master’s degree in public health informatics is an added advantage.
• Relevant certificates in computer programming and software development
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a database administrator.

Experience and Skills:
• Experience with data warehouses / data centers and implementing data management solutions at large scale.
• Expertise in database management systems (DBMS) such as Oracle, MySQL, or Microsoft SQL Server. PostgreSQL experience preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in Linux database administration, including installation, configuration, and maintenance of MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.
• Experience with database security measures, including auditing and access control.
• Experience working with Linux Server Administration and Performance tuning.
• Experience with cloud-based database services such as Amazon RDS or Google Cloud SQL.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash and Python.
• Knowledge of database modelling and design
• Experience implementing data security and privacy policies.
• Experience implementing data recovery and backup, as well as planning for disaster recovering.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to function on a high-performing team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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