Oracle Database Administrator Job in Kenya

Position: Oracle Database Administrator

Responsibilities:
 

Establishing the needs of users and monitoring user access and security;
 

Responsible for Oracle Apps DBA and Oracle DBA tasks, such as Database & Application Tuning, Cloning, Patching, Upgrade & Installation of Oracle Applications, Applications sys admin tasks, Backup & Recovery
 

Mapping out the conceptual design for a planned database in outline;
 

Considering both back-end organization of data and front-end accessibility for end-users;
 

Refining the logical design so that it can be translated into a specific data model;
 

Further refining the physical design to meet system storage requirements;
 

Installing and testing new versions of the DBMS;
 

Maintaining data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act;
 

Writing database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata);
 

Controlling access permissions and privileges;
 

Developing, managing and testing back-up and recovery plans;
 

Ensuring that storage, archiving, back-up and recovery procedures are functioning correctly;
 

Capacity planning;

Qualifications and training required:

• Education - BS in IS or related field.
• 2-3 years in Information Technology implementation, depending on experi¬ence and performance.Strong experience in supporting RAC and ASM is required
• Strong experience in Oracle 10g and 11g installations, administration
• Strong experience with Linux and Sun Solaris.
• Excellent skills in PL/SQL
• Must have worked with large databases with heavy user activity
• Implement and support experience in High availability database operations

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with tools like TOAD, OEM and Ignite a plus.
• Oracle Certification is Mandatory.
• Experience in working in a hosted environment a plus.

Key skills for database administrators:

• Candidates must be patient, meticulous and logical in their work and capable of prioritizing tasks.
• Good problem solving, analytical, administrative, organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are also important.
• Familiarity with computer operating systems and database technology (design, software and structure) is essential. Technical expertise and previous computer industry work experience is often necessary.

Email: africajobs@dhanushinfotech.com