Opportunities at NMB Bank Plc

 Specialist; Database Adminstrator (1 Position(s))
Job Location : Head Office, Hq
Job Purpose:
Responsible for the design, installation, monitoring, maintenance, and management of the banks entire database management systems while ensuring high level of data security and availability.

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Main Responsibilities:

• Installation, configuration, maintenance and upgrade of Banks database systems.
• Managing security and disaster recovery aspects of the Banks databases.
• Monitoring performance and managing parameters in order to provide fast responses to Banks applications.
• Monitoring and managing backups and recovery procedures to ensure availability of databases and their associated applications.
• Developing and implementing database policies and procedures.
• Performing regular backup restoration tests to ensure integrity of the Banks databases.
• Implementing database changes and apply new patches and versions when required.
• Keeping up-to-date with new technologies and trends in the Database field.
• Supporting the Banks projects and engagements timely to ensure business value and Banks objectives are met.
• Proactively monitoring the databases health and taking preventive or corrective action as required.
• Working closely with project managers, vendors, and other stakeholders in addressing issues/incidents/problems within agreed SLA.
• Ensuring database storage and archiving procedures are functioning and proactively carry out capacity planning.
• Working as part of a team and provide 24x7 support when required.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of the bank's products and operations.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MariaDB, and various new emerging databases.
• In-depth knowledge of database Backup and Recovery.
• Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB and MariaDB databases.
• General knowledge in shell scripting will be an added advantage.
• General knowledge of Database Performance Tuning.
• Knowledge of working with various Operating Systems (Linux, Unix, Solaris and Windows Server).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• IT Service Management, Communication and Project Management skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and be a self-starter, prioritizing work with minimum supervision.
• Committed to self-development and enthusiastic about acquiring new skills and embracing new technologies.
• Ability to manage database service providers, vendors and others.

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Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Computer Science or related academic field from a recognized higher learning institution.
• Professional certifications OCA and OCP in Oracle Database 11g or higher is mandatory.
• At least 3 years of experience with Database Administration in Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB and MariaDB.
• In-depth experience of Oracle Dataguard, DG Broker, GoldenGate and RAC, MSSQL log shipping and MSSQL Failover Clusters technologies.
• Experience with cloud-based databases is an added advantage.

NMB Bank Plc is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Job opening date : 24-Feb-2023
Job closing date : 10-Mar-2023

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