Database Administrator IT
4 months ago
**Position Title**: Database Administrator (DBA)
**Location**: Midrand or Helderkruin
**Department**: ICT
**Reports To**: Group Infrastructure Manager
**Qualifications**:
- ** Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science,** Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- ** Certifications**: AWS Certified Database Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, or similar. (Will be an advantage.)
**Experience and Requirements**:
- ** 10+ years** of extensive Database Administration experience in enterprise environments.
- ** Database Technologies**: Expertise in Microsoft SQL Server (including T-SQL, Service Broker, Reporting Services), PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB.
- ** Cloud Services**: Experience with cloud database platforms (e.g., **Azure SQL Database**, **Amazon RDS**, **Google Cloud SQL**), as well as data lake and data warehousing solutions (Azure Data Lake, AWS Redshift, etc.).
- ** DevOps Integration**: Proficient in CI/CD pipelines for database changes using tools like GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
- ** Automation**: Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation scripting with **PowerShell**, **Bash**, or **Python**.
- ** Security and Compliance**: In-depth knowledge of database security practices, POPIA and experience with **SIEM tools** for database monitoring.
- ** Performance Tuning and Optimization**: Advanced skills in database performance tuning, query optimization, and the use of monitoring tools.
- ** Backup and Recovery**: Expertise in implementing robust backup and recovery strategies, utilizing both on-premise and cloud-based solutions.
- ** Big Data Technologies**: Exposure to big data platforms.
- ** AI and ML Integration**: Understanding of integrating databases with machine learning models and AI tools for predictive analytics and automation.
- ** Data Governance**: Experience with data governance tools for metadata management.
- ** Middleware and Integration**: Strong understanding of middleware technologies and microservices architecture (e.g., **Docker**, **Kubernetes**).
- ** Version Control**: Proficient with Git and version control workflows.
- ** Analytics and BI Tools**: Experience with business intelligence platforms like **Microsoft Power BI**, and integration with data sources.
**Personal Attributes**:
- ** Innovative Mindset**: Passionate about leveraging emerging technologies and continuously learning.
- ** Leadership**: Strong ability to lead technical teams, mentor junior staff, and act as a strategic advisor to the business.
- ** Communication**: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- ** Problem-Solving**: Analytical thinker with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
- ** Team Player**: Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
- ** Adaptability**: Willingness to adapt to evolving technologies and methodologies.
- ** Results-Oriented**: Strong focus on achieving results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- ** Ethics and Integrity**: Committed to maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality, security, and data integrity.
**Job Key Performance Areas**:
- ** Technical Leadership**: Serve as a technical advisor and mentor within the organization, providing guidance on best practices and emerging technologies.
- ** Database Strategy**: Develop and implement the database architecture strategy aligned with the company's digital transformation goals.
- ** Security and Compliance**: Oversee database security and compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.
- ** Continuous Improvement**: Drive the modernization of existing database systems, focusing on scalability, efficiency, and automation.
- ** Collaboration**: Work closely with IT project managers, software developers, and data analysts to deliver integrated solutions that meet business needs.
- ** Disaster Recovery**: Develop, manage, and test disaster recovery plans, ensuring high availability and mínimal downtime.
- ** Documentation**: Create and maintain detailed database documentation, including data standards, procedures, and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata).
- ** Capacity Planning**: Conduct regular capacity planning to ensure that database resources are optimized for current and future needs.
- ** Stakeholder Engagement**: Engage with business stakeholders to understand requirements, propose solutions, and provide regular updates on project status.
- ** Monitoring and Reporting**: Utilize advanced monitoring tools to track database performance, identify issues proactively, and generate regular reports.
**_Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate._
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