KeMU/ADM/DBA/1/5/2023 Based in KeMU Main Campus

Reporting to the Head of ICT

Main Purpose:

Support all the database and website functions of the university.

Duties and Responsibilities

Database Administration and activities of all databases on different platforms like MSSQL and MySQL.
Database Performance Management.
Developing, managing, testing back-up and recovery plans including archiving and recovery.
Database security implementation and version upgrade.
Databases change & patch management.
Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity
Develop, update website content and maintain website database and accounts.
Maintaining and monitoring production (primary and secondary), test and development databases.
Providing support (assisting / guide, troubleshoot, resolve, coordinating) for database service availability issues and escalates externally / internally in case resolution is not possible at their level.
Enforcement of SSL certificates and message encryption.
Providing Level 2 (L2) support (assistance, troubleshooting, installation, configurations, guidance, escalations, and coordination) for all databases and data warehouse as well as escalating and following up unresolved issues.
Assist in supporting database for the institution’s publications including library services.
Create and optimize complex query definitions that allow data to be extracted

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in IT, or Computer Science from a recognized institution.
Proven experience as Database Administrator or relevant position
At least 3 years relevant experience in handling Databases (SQL is a must) and Management Information Systems.
Ability to write reports and/or perform routine calculations.
Strong planning and organization skills;
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Should demonstrate an understanding of the following platforms, databases, applications and utilities:
UNIX / Linux / MS Windows Server, Programming Languages (any one of Java, C++, JavaScript, PL-SQL, XML) SQL, Oracle Web Technologies (J2EE, IIS, Apache) and securities.
Database certification is must.

To be received on or before 29th June 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.