Job Description
DIB Bank Kenya Limited (DIBBKE), is a fully owned subsidiary of Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC (AE) – a pioneering institution that has combined the best of traditional, Shariah values with technology and innovation that characterize the best of modern banking.
Database Administrator
Job Purpose
To maximize availability, performance tuning, minimize downtime, regular backups of production databases and supporting production, development, and testing Database Systems, implementation and release of database changes Key Responsibilities
Identifying and resolving complex SQL server problems in large banking environments.Working on new technology implementation and improving database performanceEngaging vendor support as required to resolve complex issuesAnalyzing and improving database performance for key processes.Creating a knowledge base with best practices and training to be available in a standard format to the ICT team.Daily refresh of report database and support for reports creation on the reporting platform for business.Enhance, improve & implement Oracle Disaster Recovery solutions including designing, configuring and support existing environment.Ensuring sufficient storage is available and allocation when required.Providing necessary information and enforcing closure of audit, change management and compliance issues.Support for new ongoing project development, testing and deployment.Carry out security updates / vulnerability management / security fixes processes on the databases regularlyTo provide support to design, plan & implement Disaster Recovery (DR) for Business-critical SQL ServersTesting of new fixes / patches / upgrades onto applications / participating in maintenance / upgrade activities with following the change process.To provide supporting role to DBA by:Resolving or fixing known issues with the help of documents or online/offline help.Performing database monitoring and taking needed corrective actions as per documentation.Service management (starting or stopping of database and relevant services).To provide adhoc support for oracle database related tasks.All the above accountabilities include but not limited to any additional/new tasks or responsibilities assigned by the line Manager. Job Requirements
Bachelor of Engineering / Information Science and Engineering or equivalentMinimum 4 years of hands-on experience in a similar roleMicrosoft Certified Professional, ITIL Certified.Ability to resolve issues by minimizing downtime.Able to offer real time solutions to problemsAssertive and flexibility to adapt to changeTeam player and a great collaborator who works well in a team set upDatabase Management skills and process Management skills.Knowledge of Islamic Banking principles and Sharia lawsAbility to perform the root cause analysis of re occurring issues and resolving the issue from root.