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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
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