Ops Spec: Database Administrator - Umhlanga, South Africa - BCXP

Description

Business unit, Department, Reporting

Business Unit

Cloud Platform Solutions

DepartmentEISPosition reports toManager DMBSJob gradeS6

Core Description

To provide a stable and secure production database environment which performs in alignment with predefined standards and is recoverable in case of hardware failure or disaster situations. To provide technical expertise and guidance to Junior Database Administrators.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

Compile and maintain the integrity of a Configuration Management Data Base in alignment with BCX's standards and using the BCX prescribed systems.

Utilise the BCX Remedy system for request, incident and problem handling, rectifying and implementing preventative actions as and when required.

Continuously monitor performance, analyse trends and tune database for optimum performance and record and build a known error database (KEDB) for Problem Handling (R&D).

Build and maintain a network of support structures e.g. vendors, employees, user groups etc. for consultation purposes.

Continuously stay abreast with the latest release versions and ensure approval of new versions through a user's acceptance testing (UAT) and quality assurance (QA) process; design and execute a release implementation plan; maintain the Definitive Software Library (DSL); and install, maintain and report license issues as and when they occur.

Continuously monitor and report on space utilisation, execute trend analysis, alerts and escalation; monitor memory utilisation and Central Processing Unit (CPU) at all times.

Devise monitoring methodology and processes, utilise the appropriate toolsets and report on the availability or uptime.

Identify, propose and implement appropriate toolsets for an effective back-up strategy to ensure continuity of services and monitor the back-up strategy on a continuous basis. Validate a DR Plan for the data base(s) under the data centre management, consider the replication, snapshots or remote copy as applicable

Core Functional Skills & Knowledge

Customer ManagementDBMS ManagementICT KnowledgeRisk Management

Core Behavioural Competencies

Job MatchCulture MatchApplying expertise & TechnologyDelivering Results & Meeting customer expectationsFollowing instructions & proceduresWorking with people

Minimum Qualifications

NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National DiplomaOR NQF 4: Grade 12

Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage

Experience

3 years' experience

SQL Server Database Administration experience

AWS or Azure cloud experience/certification, 1+ years, advantageouS

OR

Grade 12 & 5 years' experience

SQL Server Database Administration experience

AWS or Azure cloud experience/certification, 1+ years, advantageous

Certifications

Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry

Level of Engagement & Span of Control

Span of Control : 0

Level of Engagement : Operational/Technical

Special Requirements / Employment Condition

Drivers Licence and Reliable Vehicle - both required

Workplace / Physical Requirements

Hybrid Remote Worker