Database Administrator

Job description / Role

Carry out database administration activities. Install, and configure Databases in UNIX & Windows environments. Patch the databases regularly in-line with Security Policies of the Bank.

• Manages the database and systems administration functions for the Bank.
• Monitors the Installation, configuration and implementation of Databases in UNIX & Windows environments.
• Monitors database administration tasks on Oracle RAC & MS SQL databases.
• Application and database tuning on Production database for enhancing the performance.
• Ensure database backups are monitored and periodic restorations are exercised by Database Administrators to ensure backup quality.
• Monitor database system details within the database, including stored procedures and execution time, and implement efficiency improvements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain change control and testing processes for modifications to databases.
• Review database & cluster logs
• Manages the Disaster recovery databases. Monitors the synchronization between production and DR databases. Manages and troubleshooting of DR databases.
• Troubleshoots high priority systems such as the core banking systems to ensure availability of service.
• Managing Database monitoring Tools
• Provide support to the SIT/UAT process and production roll-out
• Monitor and Reviews Capacity planning reports
• Deliver to a standard of fast resolution of problems, demonstrated by a service-orientated mindset throughout the team
• Coordinate with system analyst IT teams for project delivery
• Support with the communication of project status and issues
• Undertake similar or related tasks or duties as directed by senior management

Requirements

A university degree in a technical discipline is essential. A Master degree in a business systems related subject area would be desirable.
Database Administration Certifications would be an added Advantage

• Excellent knowledge in Oracle 10g, 11g and 12c Administration
• Excellent knowledge in MS SQL 2005, 2008 and 2012.
• Good knowledge of UNIX (IBM AIX and Linux)
• 8 - 10 years experience in Database Administration.
• Experience in managing Oracle database administration specialized in RAC
• Experience in managing MS-SQL database administration in Cluster/Fail-over
• Practical experience in monitoring and tuning the database to provide high availability of service

About the Company

ADCB is a full-service commercial bank offering a wide range of products and services such as retail banking, wealth management, private banking, corporate banking, commercial banking, cash management, investment banking, corporate finance, foreign exchange, interest rate and currency derivatives, Islamic products, project finance, and property management services.