Senior MS SQL Database Administrator

 

Recruiter:

Indsafri

Job Ref:

JHB000197/S

Date posted:

Thursday, September 9, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R900K


SUMMARY:
Our Client is looking for a Data Base Administrator to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
Core functions:

  • Work together in a team of diverse disciplines: MSSQL, and Oracle 11G
  • Database administration related to:
  • Installation, Upgrades and Patching.
  • Start-up and shutdown.
  • Database parameters
  • Managing database files and space.
  • Managing User accounts and profiles
  • Managing Oracle TNS related issues and the listener
  • Backup and recovery.
  • Performance & Capacity management.
  • Managing database objects (Table, indexes etc.)
  • Managing database objects code related (Packages and procedures)
  • Database management on Windows, AIX and Linux.
  • Perform standby and callout duties as required.
  • Consulting regarding database best practices.
  • Creation, implementation and adherence of Change control processes and procedures for database and application changes
  • DR validation and testing.
  • Understanding, Writing and debugging of SQL code.
  • OS related activities:
  • Scripting of jobs for database administration on AIX, Linux and Windows.
  • Automation, same as above point.
  • Patching of database software.
  • Creation of files system on AIX and Linux.
  • Managing file systems on AIX and Linux.
  • Monitor disk space.
Education:
  • Experience with leading a team.
  • At least 8 years experience as a Senior Database Administrator working within a team with MS SQL Server, Sybase & Oracle
  • At least 5 years experience on AIX/SUN administration and script writing
  • Strong Technical Database Administration and database performance management skills
  • Knowledge of the financial industry (preferably Investment Banking).
  • Business knowledge (UT/LISP/Offshore)

Key Performance Areas: (Specific Description of the job)

Manage People

  • Assist your manager in the development of resources within the team (training, career-pathing, succession planning)
  • Individual technical coaching – ensuring that the team is equipped to deal with the technologies that they support. This includes hand over and knowledge sharing.
  • Involved in the recruitment process when there are vacancies and ensure that the right people are appointed in the right job at the right time
  • Technical guidance in terms of database systems planning and support
  • Build a productive team that is delivering quality work
  • Provide support and input into managing an employee’s performance and the regular PDD sessions (i.e. set and manage performance expectations, measurements, observations, feedback, etc)
  • Manage poor performance
  • Communicate and provide regular updates to the team on project progress, problem areas, initiatives, etc
  • Appreciate, encourage and work with the diversity and differences in the team

Manage Work

  • Manage the team’s overall workload ITO productivity, quality and volumes
  • Understand the technical requirements from the business and client base to ensure that these are properly fulfilled
  • Ensure that the team delivers on and is part of successful implementation of internal projects
  • Ensure that the team delivers timeously on production support, and follows the necessary process
  • Ensure that the appropriate policies and standards are applied at all times, especially with regard to Security, Change Management, Configuration Management, Server and Network configuration and Desktop setup
  • Escalate any relevant and unresolved issues to senior management for guidance and resolution
  • Communicate and liaise with internal and external client and provide relevant feedback

Act as a Change Agent/Champion:

  • Live the values and behave according to the Blu Print
  • Deliver against your contracted Blu Prints Personal action plan
Prior Work Experience / Background:
  • Experience with leading a team.
  • At least 8 years experience as a Senior Database Administrator working within a team with MS SQL Server, Sybase & Oracle
  • At least 5 years experience on AIX/SUN administration and script writing
  • Strong Technical Database Administration and database performance management skills
  • Knowledge of the financial industry (preferably Investment Banking).
  • Business knowledge (UT/LISP/Offshore)





 

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