Kenya Revenue Authority Officer – Database Administrator Jobs
Kenya Revenue Authority Officer – Database Administrator Jobs
Job Summary: This role is responsible for Installation and configuration of databases, data backups and restoration, database monitoring and performance tuning and securing of databases.
Key Responsibilities:
Installs, deploys and configures database setups and software platforms.
Monitors database systems performance and address potential issues to ensure services are available and running optimally;
Carries out database changes and updates during deployments of application releases.
Performs backups and recovery of data
Implements relevant updates and patches
Implements procedures that will sustain database security
Maintains documentation for all database instance parameters and system settings
Administers appropriate database management tools across all database instances.
Performs appropriate database sizing activities and interface with Third Parties as required
Provides technical assistance and subject matter expertise to Authority applications developers and Third Party vendor support
Executes data extraction for reporting as per user request.
Ensure conformity to ISO (9001/2015 and 27001/2013) and data security requirements
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications or any other IT related field.
Professional Qualifications
Required Certification
Certification in Database administration.
Unix/Linux Certified Systems Administrator/Microsoft Certified Engineer
Renewable
The following certifications will be an added advantage:
COBIT 5
ITIL
Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence
Web Application servers i.e JBoss , Oracle Weblogic
Relevant Work Experience Required:
Have at
least one (1) year hands-on experience in RDBMS installation, tuning and troubleshooting.
Have working experience in Unix and Windows operating systems.
Skills Required:
Ability to manage enterprise databases on RDBMS like Oracle, Postgress, MySql and MS SQL Server.
Demonstrate ability to diagnose and performance tune databases for optimal performance
Experience in Programming/scripting languages such as SQL, PL/SQL
Ability to install and configure Linux/ Windows installations
Key Competencies
Excellent listening and communication skills
Ability to interact confidently with users to establish what the problem is and explain the solution
Be proactive with good analytical and problem solving skills
Team player
Ability to pay attention to details
Ability to prioritize competing work commitments and deliver on time
Passion for innovation and creativity
High levels of integrity
Ability to work under minimum supervision
How to Apply
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