Database Administrator AT Phillips Outsourcing Lagos, NG

Job description

Responsibilities

Proactively monitor the critical database systems and ensure minimum downtime

Maintenance and improvement of databases including installation, configuration, upgrade, patches and bug fixes

Performance tuning, including database/query tuning and re-writing SQLs

Database development including writing and reviewing stored procedures

Plan and execute Backup and recovery including disaster recovery and replication

Database refreshes, data masking and schema patches

Develop and maintain database standards

Handle problem escalation with vendors as appropriate

Oversee database security

Work as part of a team and provide 24x7 support with on-call rotation

Provide support to Junior Database Administrator to resolve issue.

Create knowledge base for DB Administrator on issue and resolution.

Managing the Junior Database resource and assigning work.

Qualification

Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Information Technology or related disciplines

Mandatory to have Oracle /DB2 /SQL Server/My SQL & Unify Certification.

Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge in managing very large databases instances.

Identifying and execute the RDMBS upgrade.

Working knowledge in cluster and HA environment.

Installing and configuring report service.

Ability to find server bottleneck.

Database hardening experience.

Telecom domain knowledge will be an advantage.

Experience with DB consolidation.

Expert level skills in SQL & Shell scripting

Exposure to Database Audit.

Ability to plan, document, and effectively implement projects and systems

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Good team player with a can-do attitude

Excellent trouble shooting and problem solving skills

Fluency in English and the Spanish language (written and verbal)

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, MSWord and Power Point

Experience

Minimum of 6 years of experience in database administration, relational database design and data warehouse applications and ETL processes etc.

Qualified candidates should send CVs to careers@phillipsoutsourcing.net