Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 10 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

MAIN PURPOSE:
The job holder will be responsible for providing database management services to NSSF and ensuring that the databases are running efficiently and can be accessed by the various systems used by the Fund.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Capacity management- monitoring system capacity to ensure the operating efficiency of server and storage.
• Monitoring and tuning memory usage for databases.
• Applying/testing patches and upgrades to the database as required to eliminate bugs.
• Assisting in installation and specifying initial installation options.
• Recovering corrupt databases.
• Repairing damaged corrupted databases
• Carrying out regular database checks as per the data management system policy.
• Testing backup by restoring the data to find out whether they are functional.
• Proposing data management policies.
• Implementing and reviewing database security.
• Conducting verification of data integrity
• Implementing the disaster recovery plan and proposing any modifications.
• Developing and maintaining database documentation.
• Evaluating and recommending new database technologies.
• Reviewing Migration Plans

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT or a related field
• Oracle Certified Professional / Associate
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate – Database Administration Certificate

REQUIRED RELATED JOB EXPERIENCE:
• At least 5 years of experience as an Oracle/MSSQL Database Administrator
• Knowledge of Oracle Real Application Clusters
• Knowledge of Oracle Data Guard Administration
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server Administration
• Knowledge of UNIX/LINUX will be an added advantage.

KEY COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good team player.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Planning & Scalability
• Creativity - demonstrated by designing scripts/jobs for capacity planning, monitoring and other recurring activities.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested individuals should click https://forms.office.com/e/DrxvGDiBDm  to fill out the application form and also send copies of their application letter, curriculum vitae and academic qualifications, addressed to the Chief People and Culture Officer to recruitment@nssfug.org  
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