Central Bank of Kenya DM, Database Administration Jobs

Central Bank of Kenya DM, Database Administration Jobs;We are seeking a Deputy Manager – Database Administration to strategically manage CBK’s databases, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability across Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Big Data, and Data Lakes.

Responsibilities

Supervise Database Administration Analysts and act as Technical Lead to enforce best practices and standards

Champion modern data management techniques and lead automation of patch deployments using Shell Scripting, PowerShell, Ansible, or Terraform

Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and cybersecurity teams to design and deploy systems aligned with Bank objectives

Execute tactical service improvements, upgrades, and patching

Develop Business Continuity Planning (BCP) strategies for core databases, ensuring continuous real‑time replication to the DR site and rigorously testing continuity plans

Implement rigorous security measures including access controls, encryption, and PII controls

Lead regular security audits and maintain ISO 20000 & 27001 documentation alongside Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Monitor and optimize database performance via query tuning and indexing

Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting

Maintain vendor relationships and contract alignment

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline

Mandatory certification: Oracle Professional Certification (OCP)

Strongly recommended certifications: MS SQL, MySQL, Postgres, and MongoDB

Added advantages: Oracle Cloud

Technologies (OCI) certification/migrations, OS certification (Unix, Linux, AIX), and working knowledge of Commvault backup technology

Advanced knowledge of Database Security and PII Controls Implementation

Experience

At least 8 years of in‑depth experience managing Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, and open‑source databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB) in high‑workload environments utilizing mixed operating systems (Windows, Linux, UNIX), microservices, and virtualization/VMware platforms

Advanced Oracle DBA skills including High Availability setups (RAC, Data Guard), multitenant architecture administration, Exadata engineered systems, and RMAN backup/restore procedures

Proven expertise in database performance tuning, cloud migrations, database monitoring (Enterprise Manager, Splunk ITSI), and project management for database upgrades and implementations

How to apply

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

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