We currently have a permanent position available for a BI Administrator based in Cape Town. You will be responsible for the health (performance, reliability, availability, security and recoverability) of the entire BI environment.
Job Specification
– Ensure the efficiency of the BI environment by monitoring the performance, reliability and availability (uptime) of the BI technical environment
– Monitor usage patterns and the response times of BI applications and formulate actions and strategies to improve performance
– Manage the security of the BI environment by managing user accounts and access privileges and ensure reliable user authentication
– Plan and implement server architecture for BI solutions
– Install and configure BI application software
– Administer BI applications and install required upgrades and patches
– Conduct capacity planning and formulate actions and strategies around data growth
– Formulate, maintain and implement backup and recovery plans
– Formulate, maintain and implement BI disaster recovery strategy
– Give input in BI Architecture and Design Forums and review technical design documents in partnership with BI Data Architect(s) and BI Technical Manager(s)
– Remain current with trends and developments in BI technologies
– Establish effective and collaborative partnerships with relevant IT teams (Infrastructure, Networks and Database Administration) and external software vendors
Minimum Requirements
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
– Relevant 3 year tertiary or NQF aligned qualification
– Up to 6 years’ experience in IT, with a minimum of 3 years in a BI administration role
– Proven track record of administering BI technical platforms and application of BI best practices
– Proven track record of installing and configuring BI application software
– Exposure to Cloud Computing Platforms
– In depth knowledge of Data Warehousing, Data Management and BI best practices
– In depth knowledge of BI Visualisation, Reporting and Analytical tools
– In depth knowledge of BI environments, solutions and implementations (end-to-end BI architecture and technologies)
– In depth knowledge of operating systems, databases and IT systems
– Excellent skills in the administration and optimisation of BI solutions
– Pro-active and works in a disciplined way and in accordance with policies and procedures
Please note that only applicable candidates will be contacted.