KTDA Database Administrator Job in kenya

Database Administrator 

1 Position

The Role

Reporting to the ICT Business Systems Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for setting up database systems and ensuring all systems operate efficiently through database performance tuning and optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring corporate data is backed up regularly, stored effectively, and secured from unauthorized access.
• Administering, Managing, designing, documenting and evaluating database management systems.
• Developing and system codes as and when required by the system or process owners.
• Upgrading and configuring database systems
• Developing and enforcing database administration and user standards and procures.
• Monitoring database performance, database spaces and performing administrative tasks.
• Performing technical, analytical and evaluation tasks of the database driven business systems.
• Configuring hardware and software utilized on database and allowing end users to access management information systems directly by reliable method of connectivity.
• Ensuring generation and maintenance of audit trails for any changes occurring in the sensitive database tables.
• Researching and implementing new database and online technology.
• Evaluating database server integrity and security.
• Ensuring optimal performance of the database system.
• Training and providing technical direction to staff as needed to support internal operations.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications and competencies:-

• BSc degree in Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognized university
• Certification in Enterprise database management i.e. Oracle, Informix, SQL,MYSQL
• Programming in 4th Generation Language preferably Oracle, Informix, and Delphi
• Administration and maintenance of management information systems
• At least three (3) years experience in Enterprise Database management in a big organization
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

If you fulfill the above requirements and wish to be considered, please write to us enclosing your detailed CV to reach the undersigned not later than 27th June 2012.

The Group General Manager – Human Resources & Administration
Kenya Tea Development Agency/Holdings Ltd
P.O. Box 30213 - 00100
Nairobi

Email: recruitment@ktdateas.com