Database Administrator Assistant

 Reports To: Database Administrator       

 Department: ICT

Job Summary: The Database Administrator Assistant will be responsible for assisting in keeping NIRA databases up and running smoothly 24/7so as to provide a seamless flow of information, considering both backend data structure and frontend accessibility for end-users.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

·Assists in implementing, and enforcing comprehensive maintenance procedures for NIRA database systems

·Assist in defining users and enabling data distribution to the right user, in appropriate format and timely manner according to NIRA’s approved data policies, procedures, standards.

·Assist in carrying out data backup and recovery following the data backup policy.

·Assists in performing tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity

·Assists in monitoring database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required

·Assist in devising and implementing processes for resolving faults and data loss and writing disaster recovery plans.

·Participate in the data migration and data archiving activities.

·Assist in writing database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata).

·Assists in monitoring system and database performance and data usage and space and support backup and recovery procedures.

·Assist in creating and managing database reports, visualizations, and dashboards.

·Assist in creating automation for repeating database tasks and support performance tuning and optimization of database systems.

·Assist in supporting processes for optimizing and enhancing database security and providing second level support to techno-functional users.

·Ensuring that data protection and privacy in accordance with the Data Protection and Privacy Act 2019 is embedded.

.Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Manager Information Systems

Qualifications / Education

·Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with Honours in computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, and any other related field

·Excellent technical skills in a range of programming languages.

·Hands-on experience with database standards and end user applications

·Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity, and SQL

·Familiarity with database design, documentation, and coding

·Experience with DBA case tools (frontend/backend) and third-party tools.

·Possession of Industry relevant certifications will be an added advantage.

Experience and Skills

·Proven working experience as a Database Administrator, experience in oracle and Postgres will be an added advantage.

·Problem solving skills and ability to think algorithmically, Ability to work under pressure and deadlines, Ability to work with or without supervision, Ability to sit for long working on a computer, Flexibility to work night shift and weekends.

·Accuracy, Team player, Good organizational skills, Cost awareness

Apply at: https://recruitment.nira.go.ug/jobs/detail/database-administrator-assistant-13