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Database Administrator

Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC

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ICT

Computer Science and Information Technology

Addis Ababa

3 years

1 Position

2022-07-13

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2022-07-19

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About Us

Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia Plc is a company supporting Ethiopia’s digital transformation. As a member of the Vodacom family, we have a wealth of experience connecting over 334 million people globally and over 180 million people in Africa across our network. We look forward to partnering with Ethiopians as we build a new network in Ethiopia.

We are setting the groundwork in readiness for the launch of our services next year and are looking to work with purpose-led teams that put the community at the heart of service.

Safaricom Ethiopia is offering a wide range of careers, whether you’re looking to join our technology, commercial or corporate teams. If you would like a challenge and the promise of a digital future for the people of Ethiopia, we are looking for you. 

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy for Database Administrator within the Technology Function in Ethiopia. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.

Detailed Description

Reporting to the Manager, Cloud Infrastructure and Applications, the position holder will be responsible for administration, performance tuning, capacity planning, management and support of ALL Enterprise Database (DB) Systems. The databases span from Oracle DB, MySQL, Microsoft SQL, PostgreSQL, and Hadoop related database platforms.

Role Responsibilities 

  • Database administration and support lifecycle including backup/recovery automation/and maintenance.

  • Regular database patching with minimal downtime.

  • Ensure upgrades to databases with minimal impact to customers.

  • Ensure 24/7 availability of databases.

  • Ensure all database systems are monitored and KPIs are met.

  • Ensure response and closure of tickets raised as per SLA.

  • Identify and implement best practices for Databases.

  • Ensuring adherence to licensing regimes.

  • Work closely with application teams to ensure database systems are adequately tuned.

  • Design BCP and HA solutions for critical systems in order to achieve zero downtime during maintenance and failures;

  • Ensure Conformance to security standards for databases and data integrity;

  • Develop retention policies and architecture for all systems, whilst maintaining BCP;

  • Ensure regular reviews on ILM policies conducted;

  • Ensure dimensioning of systems is done periodically based on demand experienced and projected;

  • Ensure optimal performance of all systems maintained conforming to the SLA agreements between business and Quality Assurance.

  • Automation and continuous improvement

Job Requirements

  • Degree in Computer Science or Technical Related Field.

  • With at least 3 years’ hands on Experience in managing large databases;

  • 3+ Years Oracle, MySQL and MSSQL database administration required.

  • Experience in Oracle RAC, Dataguard, RMAN and Engineered systems.

  • Experience in Linux/Unix and Windows Server Operating system.

  • Database Systems Administration Techniques – understanding of DB Performance tuning on various Operating Systems, good troubleshooting skills, Database Migration and ILM techniques.

  • Attention to details and analytical thinking.

  • Ability to organize and plan work independently.

  • Strong written and oral capability.

  • Certifications – OCP; EXADATA Administration; MSSQL Server Administration; Hadoop Administration; Linux/UNIX certification

How to Apply

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly proceed to update your candidate profile on CLICK HERE

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then Click on the apply button.

Remember to attach your resume. 

Fields Of Study

Computer sciences

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