Ops Specialist: Database Administrator - Centurion, South Africa - BCXP

BCXP

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Centurion, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Structure, Grade & Reporting Job grade/level S6 Business Unit Cloud Platform Solutions Department Enterprise Cloud & Infrastructure Solutions - Enterprise Platform Services Position reports to Manager: Span of Control 0 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 backup strategy to ensure continuity of services and monitor the backup 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. Functional Skills

Best Practice in Database Administration; ITIL & Quality Management Principles; Microsoft Office Suite; Remedy System Operation. Oracle Database product licensing knowledge desirable. Behavioural Competencies 1. Job Match Rating 2. Delivering Results 3. Meeting customer expectations 4. Decision Making 5. Handling Pressure 6. Communication and Impact Qualifications Relevant Diploma or Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or similar Alternatively, Grade 12 (NQF 4) with relevant IT certification Experience
3 years' experience in the administration of databases.
Alternatively, 5+ years' experience in administration of databases.
Oracle, AWS or Azure cloud experience/certification, 1+ years, advantageous Certifications / Professional Registration Oracle 12c and higher certification desirable. Special Requirements/ Employment Condition Valid Drivers license Work Characteristics Office Based position Billable