Junior Maria/mySQL Database Administrator

2 weeks ago


Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa Sanlam Full time
Who are we?

Sanlam Group Technology is responsible for the provision of a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, drive business and transformation and provide group-wide digital and data architecture.

We operate the various technology platforms and shared services, ensure Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology governance and risk orchestrator for technology across Sanlam.

What will you do?

The MariaDB / MySQL DBA is expected to administer, monitor, and troubleshoot all components of the MariaDB / MySQL Platform including the core database as well as the additional components and functionality.

The MariaDB / MySQL DBA will also be responsible for security administration as well as administration tasks related to SDLC.

The MariaDB / MySQL DBA will also be expected to escalate and consult with team members in troubleshooting and improving performance of the DBMS.

What will make you successful in this role?

Responsibilities:

Ongoing maintenance tasks to ensure database system is available
Ongoing maintenance tasks to ensure database system is secure
Ongoing maintenance tasks to ensure database performance
Review and tracking of database performance
Review and tracking of ongoing suspicious transactions on database
Review and tracking of health of underlying operating system
Response to analysis of Incidents of database
Perform patching of database
Escalation of performance, security or availability issues
Deployment of add-ons, plug-ins or enhancements as allowed on the platforms
User and security administration on the DBMS
Create and change users, assign and remove role assignments, perform password resets, lock and unlock accounts.
Create and change security roles by adding and removing relevant permissions
Create, change and troubleshoot analytical privileges (data dependent authorizations)
Troubleshoot security issues
Ensure backups of DBMS or databases take place in line with design
Ensure replication of DBMS or databases take place in line with design
Ensure restore of DBMS or databases are actioned in line with design and policy
Log urgent or complex events or incidents with Database provider ensuring necessary supporting information is available
Ensure data in database conform to Regulations and relevant company policies and the maintenance of data (including data deletion)
Execute process required to promote code and structures between databases in line with SLDC and company policies
Execute refresh of data in Dev and QA databases in line with guidelines
Ensure monitoring tools of the DBMS active Knowledge and Experience
DBMS Knowledge
Working knowledge and understanding of MariaDB / MySQL DBMS,
Sound working knowledge of the operating system MariaDB / MySQL server resides on and usage of underlying infrastructure. (Linux)
Knowledge of general database concepts
Working knowledge and understanding of replication for MariaDB / MySQL
Working knowledge and sound understanding of all available products, services and resources in the MariaDB DBMS Server suite of products

Knowledge to advise and execute on integration to the MariaDB/MySQL environment including ODBC, JDBC, ODBO and other MariaDB supported connectors.

Knowledge of the MariaDB to monitor database performance and troubleshooting
Design, configure, troubleshoot MariaDB Workload Management
Familiar with Linux Operating system
Use advanced Linux bash / MariaDB command line tools to monitor, administer and troubleshoot
Knowledge of general database concepts Qualifications

Qualifications:

Matric
Degree or Diploma in Information Technology
Database Administration certification(preferable)
Knowledge and Skills Database Queries and Reports Database Security Applications Database Knowledge Data Analysis Compliance Personal Attributes Interpersonal savvy - Contributing independently Decision quality - Contributing independently Plans and aligns - Contributing independently Optimises work processes - Contributing independently Build a successful career with us
We're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees.

We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things.

We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth.

Through its four business clusters - Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies Being resilient - Contributing independently Collaborates - Contributing independently Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently Customer focus - Contributing independently Drives results - Contributing independently Turnaround time
The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to

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