DBA and Backup Specialist
KCB BANK
Tanzania
Full-Time
20th August 2024
402
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: MUST NOT BE MORE THAN 10
- Responsible for managing and supporting bank’s critical databases for Core Banking System, Digital channels, Clearing systems and others.
- Responsible for configuring and maintaining database replication and ensuring that data is real-time synchronized.
- Installation, configuration, and design of new database instances to support business requirements.
- Monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply new patches and version upgrades when required.
- Configuration, monitoring, administration, and maintenance of backup solutions.
- Troubleshooting backup issues related to databases, servers, Virtual Machines, and File Systems.
- Perform data restoration and recovery tests and maintain proper documentation.
- Maintain compliance with internal policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements regarding data backups.
DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES: NOT MORE THAN 5 OF THE MOST TYPICAL
- Routine production database support functions including and not limited to checking for table space, free space, and memory utilization.
- Resolving database-related issues and working closely with the Development staff.
- Perform daily monitoring and management of the backup environment.
- Configuration of backup solution on requested servers and Virtual Machines.
- Perform database-related native backups.
Minimum Position Qualification Requirements:
Academic & Professional:
| Particulars | Detail | Specific Field or Qualification | Need Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Bachelor’s degree | Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems | RQ |
| Professional Qualifications | Professional Certification in Databases Administration, Data Backup Administration, IT Services Management | AA |
Skills and Experience:
- Professional knowledge in Relational Databases Management Systems.
- Professional knowledge in any backup and Recovery solutions.
- Knowledge in Administration of Operating Systems.
- Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server Databases.
- Commvault, NetWorker, Veritas, Veeam.
- Windows and Linux.
- Excellent communications and engagement skills.
- Strong attention to detail and personal effectiveness.
- High level of integrity.
- Strong skills at relationship building.
Experience:
| Detail | Area | Minimum No of Years | Need Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experience Area 1 | Backup Administration and Management skills | 3 | ES |
| Experience Area 2 | Database management skills | 3 | ES |
| Experience Area 3 | Linux administration skills | 2 | DE |
| Experience Area 4 | Data Manipulation skills | 2 | DE |
[1] Need Types are: RQ = Required, AA = Added Advantage
[2] Need Types are: ES = Essential, DE = Desirable but not Essential
