Central Bank of Kenya Database Administrator Jobs

Central Bank of Kenya Database Administrator Jobs;We are seeking a Database Administrator to oversee the full lifecycle of CBK’s data platforms—including Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Big Data, and Data Lakes—ensuring operational efficiency, data integrity, performance tuning, access security, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Define database physical structures, security specifications, and data modeling requirements

Install new or revised systems and create database objects

Support data loads and migrations

Monitor and optimize database performance through parameter adjustments, indexing, and tuning

Implement new releases, patches, and upgrades

Design archiving and backup/recovery strategies

Implement and enforce rigorous database security, access controls, PII data protection, and standardized naming conventions

Manage on‑site backups, restoration, and recovery processes in coordination with off‑site teams using RMAN and Commvault

Partner with Data Architects and development teams to ensure efficient code interaction

Assist in business case development and provide end‑user training and stakeholder assistance

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline

Mandatory certification: Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or its equivalent

Strongly recommended added certifications: MS SQL, MySQL,

Postgres, MongoDB, and Operating System (Unix/Linux/Windows) certifications

Advanced knowledge of Database Security, PII Controls, and engineered systems like Exadata

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience as a Database Administrator administering Oracle, MS SQL, and open‑source databases in mixed OS environments (Unix, Linux, Windows)

Advanced Oracle DBA expertise in high‑availability setups, including Real Application Clusters (RAC), Data Guard, and multitenant architectures

Extensive proficiency in RMAN backup/restore procedures, Commvault backup technology, database performance tuning, and cloud migration strategies

How to apply

For more information and job application details, see; Central Bank of Kenya Database Administrator Jobs

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