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Database Administrator Specialist Role Purpose
Responsible for the design and management of the organization’s database architecture to ensure secure access and availability in accordance with business needs.
Responsibilities and Experience
Responsibilities
Manage the organization’s database technologies and associated schemas to allow secure, efficient and effective access to the organization’s structured data
Review and revise processes and procedures to enhance efficiency of access to users and systems
Plan and implement regular system upgrades to enhance service continuity and user experience
Create and manage multiple databases and assist in capacity planning
Monitor, Maintain database systems and troubleshoot and fix problems that may arise
Maintain data integrity and security (manage roles and permissions of all database users)
Develop strategies and implement solutions for data retention and replication to disaster recovery sites
Create and manage constraints and indexes
Support software developers with database operations including the development of complex SQL, tuning of DML and creation of stored procedures
Setup and maintain database infrastructure for the company`s BI needs
Learn relevant business processes and understand the data flow, criticality and dependencies
Effectively coordinate and communicate with all stakeholders (internal teams and vendors)
Responsibility for health checks, tablespace and log management
Backup & Recovery.
Responsibility for providing support in Testing and Deployment of new components.
Providing technical support across the Database Estate
Database encryption management in line with GDPR
Responsibility for Engineered Database Systems (Exadata, FusionCube, etc.)
Accountable for Documentation of all changes across the Database Estate
Required to take decisions best suited for the stability of the Database environment during instability.
Experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field.
5+ years’ experience with Oracle & MsSql Database administration & Support
2-4 years’ experience with database Clustering
2-4 years’ experience with Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (SMART)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
Ability to work well in a team in a fast paced, constantly changing environment
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