Job Title: Principal Database Administrator
Location: Ilishan, Nigeria
Organisation: Babcock University
Job Description/Responsibility:
• Ensures the proper and effective structure, security and operation of databases that support university applications
• Analyzes, develops, tests' and implements complex physical database designs in support of university information system requirements.
• Works with System Administrators to do performance monitoring to ensure a stable environment.
• Installs and configures database management software, translating database design and diagnoses database performance issues.
• Works with application programmers to plan, design and develop new database applications or major changes to existing applications.
• Actively supports and participates in project management and operational functions as they relate to University databases. .
• Develops backup and recovery strategies for database servers, monitors database servers.
• Evaluates new tools and technologies, analyzes user needs and presents findings to Associate Vice President for ICT
Professional Experience:
• The holder of this office reports to the Associate Vice President for ICT
• He/she must have a verifiable experience in the management of a complex database system with a versatile experience in database administration, and data warehousing.
• Proficient in database platforms, programming languages, and other information technology such as but not limited to: Windows Server 2008, Java and Linux.
• Experienced in database security, performance tuning, backup and recovery procedures
• Familiarity with higher education administrative business processes strongly preferred.
Requirements:
• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant discipline.
• Minimum Experience: 10years post qualification experience, five years systems development/database administration experience, Two (2) years of systems management, project management, or technical team. leadership experience.
• Preferred Certification: Oracle DBA, experience on Postgres database & SQL is mandatory.
Method of Application:
Apply online with your CV and cover letter or send your application with credentials to the following address:
The Director of Human Resources,
Babcock University,
Ilishan Remo,
Ogun State.
Deadline: 11th September, 2012.
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