Database Administration Specialist - 1
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Zambia National Commercial Bank Plc (Zanaco) is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the following job aimed at contributing to the Bank’s strategic vision, in Operations Division under the Information Technology Department at Head Office:-
Responsibilities
The Database administrator oversees all aspects of business database operations which include anything from initial database architecture design through implementation, administration, monitoring, tuning, backups, migration, and support. Under the supervision of the Database Administration Senior Specialist, the following are among the Job Key Responsibilities:- Ensure that database servers are installed as per industry standards. Ensure that all database servers are properly configured, patched and tuned for optimal performance.
Ensure that database maintenance is being undertaken correctly and at the scheduled time.
Provide Optimal Database uptime on all Systems rating at 98%
Perform the capacity planning required to maintain the databases
Implement and enforce security of the databases
Ensure that the right management and monitoring tools are in place
Ensure that all passwords are being changed in line with the password policy
Attend to user queries and provide solutions timely and adequately
Ensure that the test and development environments are in proper working order and apportioned to users accordingly
Solaris Operating Environment Administration
Backup and recovery of databases (Acumen, ERP,FCUBS,AML)
Any other tasks or responsibilities as maybe assigned by management
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CONTACT
External: Stakeholders, Vendors
Internal: All Divisions.
Qualifications
Grade 12 Credit or above mandatory in Mathematics and English and any other three subjects.
Bachelor in Computer Science/Software Engineering or Electronics/Project Management or any other relevant subject
Thorough understanding of Oracle DB,ITIL, PL/SQL and/or Java skills and certifications.
More than (3) years hands on experience with database technologies
Three (3) year’s IT experience in Financial/Banking environments
OCP/OCA/MCDBA is an added advantage
Experience in Unix environments.
Job Core Competencies Planning Skills
Analytical Skills
Communications Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Customer Service Orientation
Drive for results
How to apply
All applications Must have an application/cover letter, copies of qualification certificates including Grade 12 and detailed curriculum vitae indicating the position being applied for in
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