SQL Database Administrator/dba

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Mediro ICT Full time

Job functions:


The SQL Database Administrator's role is to design, install, monitor, maintain and performance tune production SQL databases while ensuring high levels of data availability.


This individual is also responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing database policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of databases and their accompanying software.


Strategy & Planning:

Assess and develop long-term strategic goals for production databases in conjunction with data owners and department managers.


Design and implement redundant systems, policies, and procedures for disaster recovery and data archiving to ensure effective protection and integrity of data assets.


Acquisition & Deployment:

Conduct research and make recommendations on database products, services, protocols and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.

Operational Management:

Create models for new database development and/or changes to existing ones.

Install and configure relevant network components to ensure database access as well as database consistency and integrity.

Respond to and resolve database access and performance issues.

Monitor database system details within the database, including stored procedures and execution time, and implement efficiency improvements.

Monitor, optimize and allocate physical data storage for database systems.

Plan and coordinate data migrations between systems.

Develop, implement, and maintain change control and testing processes for modifications to databases.

Create, or support creation of, required reports in response to business user needs.

Perform database transaction and security audits.

Establish appropriate end-user database access control levels.

Develop routines for end users to facilitate best practices database use.

Manage and/or provide guidance to junior members of the team.

Qualifications:


Must have a matric (senior certificate) and a 3 Year IT Diploma or IT Degree from a reputable institution (this is essential and not negotiable).


Certifications in 1 or more of the following required:

Micrsoft Technology Associate:
Database Fundamentals

Micrsoft Certified Solutions Associate:
SQL Database Administration

Micrsoft Certified Solutions Associate:
SQL BI Development

Micrsoft Certified Solutions Associate:
SQL Database Development

Micrsoft Certified Solutions Expert:
Data Management & Analytics

Skills & experience required:

Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices.

Working technical experience with designing, building, installing, configuring, and supporting SQL database servers.

Hands-on database tuning and troubleshooting experience.

Experience with data processing flowcharting techniques.

Project management experience.

Good understanding of the organization's goals and objectives.

Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.

  • 10 years' experience in supporting SQL Databases.
Between - 7 Years

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