SYSTEMS DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR – Zimpost 119 views

Systems Database Administrator (G5)

DUTIES

The incumbent will be reporting to the Business Applications Manager and will be responsible for the following, among other duties:

In charge of database management systems at Zimpost.
Plan and coordinate database security measures alongside network administrators.
Design and enhance database for the organisation’s MIS/ICT systems. Conduct periodical database optimisation, monitoring, administration, maintenance and fine tuning.
Record and maintain periodical database performance metrics.
Conduct database user management emphasizing on segregation of duties through assignment of appropriate roles/privileges/permissions.
Manage security and disaster recovery aspects of a database
Establish, plan, configure and perform database backup/ restorations and DRP procedures.
Ensure acceptable database systems uptime to enable revenue maximization.
Advise on new database technologies with view thrust of implementing them
Lead in putting in place and managing a business continuity and recovery system for the organization.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Studies and Computer Science, Information Systems Technology or an equivalent bachelor’s degree.
Experience in database management systems.
Experience in coding and scripting
Thorough knowledge of business processes
Hands-on experience in windows and Linux based environments, ERPs, fronted systems, database management systems such as SQL, Oracle, Progress, Informix, e.t.c
Possessions of a class 4 drivers licence is an added advantage.