i.Design database structures and objects including tablets, views, procedures functions triggers etc;

ii.Perform database performance optimization and tuning;

iii.Perform administration of systems and database, server’s virtualization and server infrastructure;

iv.Manage security aspects to the assigned system, database, integrity control, related record and documents;

v.Installation, upgrading and maintenance of software application and database; 

vi.Maintenance, administration, monitoring, problem management and production for databases;

vii.Undertaking daily maintenance, testing, backup, and recovery of system and databases;

viii.Applying patches and upgrade of system and database;

ix.Install, configure, operate, upgrade and maintain assigned system hardware, software and infrastructure;

x.Provide appropriate infrastructure technology solution to support operations;

xi.Assist in Management of hardware devices, licensing and all programs as assigned;

xii.Produce database reports when requested, and

xiii.Ensure high – availability of systems and services. 

i.BSc/BEng in IT/IS/Computer Science/Computer Engineering or equivalent degree from a recognized institution;

ii.Extensive knowledge on Linux and Unix Operating Systems;

iii.Extensive knowledge on different virtualization technologies both proprietary and open source;

iv.Knowledge on Mailing Systems and Directory Services (Open source preferred);

v.Knowledge in Security Fundamentals (in multiple vendor / open source environments), Linux and Windows Security Administration, Replication and Mirroring- Virtual Private Networks, Network Security;

vi.Knowledge in analyzing requirements to plan systems that provides capabilities required for projected workloads, planned layout and installation of new systems;

vii.Knowledge on planning servers resource optimization and usage based on best practices;

viii.Experience in operating large server infrastructure;

ix.Knowledge on different server hardware and storage technologies (HP, Sun, Oracle, Dell, IBM etc.);

x.Knowledge in Security Fundamentals (in multiple vendor/open source environments), Linux and MS Windows Security Administration, Replication and Mirroring- Virtual Private Networks, Network Security;

xi.Knowledge in designing a Windows Active Directory, Creating Users, Groups and Shared Folders, Managing Active Directory, maintenance, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery;

xii.Working knowledge in Clustering, Security/encryption, Failover management and automatic switch over; and Demonstrate ability to learn new technologies and effectively apply knowledge; 

xiii.Knowledge in Containers Hosting Infrastructure will be an added advantage; 

xiv.Possession of recognized ICT professional certification such as RHCSE/MCSE/CCNA/CISM/CISSP/CEH will be an added advantage.