Systems and Database Administrator

Role Purpose

• Responsible for the performance, integrity and security of systems and databases.
• Also Responsible for planning ,development and troubleshooting systems and databases

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises and undertakes the acquisition, configuration, installation and maintenance of robust Server Farm Infrastructure in order to facilitate availability of e-services and applications and databases.
• Supervises and undertake development of policies and standards for server and database infrastructure in order to facilitate interoperability of ICT systems
• Supervises and undertakes the configuration and maintenance of server and database infrastructure in order to ensure systems availability
• Develops new and modifies existing systems , programs or databases, correct errors and make necessary modifications
• Approve, schedule, plan and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems, such as the installation of new databases.
• Supervises and undertakes the management of the Authority’s website and ensures security and regular update and maintenance
• Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project
• Review procedures in database management system manuals for making changes to database

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in information technology with a focus on system administration and database Management
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area such as Computer science, Information Systems Management or related subject.
• Member of the Computer Society of Zambia
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory System Administration
• Good Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory System Administration
• Good Knowledge of RDBMS MSSQL,ORACLE,MYSQL,POSTGRESS etc
• MCSA,MCSE Microsoft Active Directory System Administration
• MCDA Microsoft Certified Database Administrator
• Extensive Knowledge of systems and database security management
• Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the ECT Act and general control framework such as COBIT and ITIL
• Valid driver’s license
• Core Competencies
• Ability to follow and strictly adhere to procedures
• Analytical thinking
• Wide knowledge of risks and threats
• Ability to prioritise risks and threats to network systems
• Quick learner, eager to leverage new technologies in a dynamic team environment
• Ready to consult widely and efficiently with other IT specialists

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