Our client in the banking industry, is looking for a Senior Database Administrator. The purpose of the role is to deliver, maintain and support stable, optimal, sustainable, resilient, scalable, cost effective and high performing database management systems that meets the company’s vision, objectives, and quality.
Key Performance areas:
- Operational Focus Prioritizing Stability
- Optimize Delivery, Maintenance and Support by using Automation
- Deliver, Maintain and Support Solutions
- Incident and Problem Management
Qualifications:
Min:
- Grade 12
- Microsoft Database Certification (MCDBA and/or MCTS (SQL Administration))
Ideal:
- A relevant 3-year degree / diploma in IT
- Multiple qualifications in various infrastructure disciplines (Networking, Operating Systems, Virtualization, etc)
Experience
- Min: 5+ years’ experience in database administration and design
- Ideal: 6+ years’ experience Microsoft SQL Server
Knowledge:
Min: Detailed knowledge of:
- SQL Server design and administration
- SQL Server management systems performance and capacity analysis
- SQL Server Internals
- T-SQL Programming and optimization
A sound understanding of:
- IT systems development processes (SDLC lifecycle)
- Business continuity planning
- IT Operations
- SQL Server Internals andor MySQL Server Internals
Ideal / Optional in addition to minimum:
A sound understanding of:
- Cloud platforms for AWS/Azure
- SD-WAN
- Databases other than MS SQL
- Application Delivery Controllers
- Automation, scripting (Terraform, Ansible)
- Monitoring tools
- Capacity Planning
- BCP Concepts
- NAC
- Containers
- Data warehousing
- Big data
- Cloud platforms
Skills
Communication
- Communication skills (written and verbal) in English
- Interpersonal / Relationship management skills
- Negotiation and influencing
- Facilitation
- Presentation skills
- Ability to transfer skills and knowledge
Mind-set and attitude
- Take ownership and accountability
- Sense of urgency (commitment)
- Analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability to change
- Business acumen
- Process and organisational thinking
Time management
- Planning and organizing skills
- Project Management skills
- Ability to work
Additional Information
- The incumbent will be required to be on standby and work overtime from time-to-time.
- Own vehicle and a valid drivers’ license will be required.
- Contactable via own mobile phone.
- Willingness to travel.
- Clear credit record.
- Clear criminal record.
General:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us after 30 days you may consider your application unsuccessful
- In keeping with our client’s employment equity requirements, only South African citizens will be considered.
- Please include your current salary and salary expectations.