Database Administrator Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Position: Database Administrator

Location: Nairobi – Kenya

Industry: Hospitality

Our client a market leader in Hospitality is urgently seeking to hire a talented and result oriented Database Administrator. He/she will be responsible for maintaining the integrity and performance of company databases and guarantee that data is stored securely, optimally and other matters by performing the following duties;

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advise management on long-term capacity plans and growth
• Identify user needs to create and administer databases
• Assign passwords and maintain database access
• Analyse and recommend database improvements
• Analyse impact of database changes to the business
• Audit database access and requests
• Comfortable working with windows production servers
• Design and build relational database management systems
• Understanding of popular database management software (SQL, MYSQL, ORACLE)
• Ensure data is secure
• Ensure databases run efficiently
• Implement backup and recovery plan
• Install and tune database software
• Deploy system updates
• Modify databases to specific user requirements
• Plan disk storage and ram requirements
• Prevent data loss
• Quickly assess a situation and develop/implement a solution
• Recover lost data
• Work closely with development teams with regards to database updates and design

Key Competencies & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Communication Technology or any other related field from a recognized institution
• Must have at least 2 -3 years industrial experience
• Technical knowledge and understanding of systems related hardware – POS Terminals, PCs, Printers, and ESDs etc.
• Thorough knowledge on secure structured network structures (LAN, MPLS, and VPN etc.)
• GAAP and ERP knowledge / exposure an added advantage
• Solid Project Management capabilities
• Strong Technical and Interpersonal Communication

To apply, send your CV and cover letter only to recruitment@linkarkconsultants.com before close of business 7th December 2018.

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