Senior Database Administrator at FNB South Africa

Purpose

• To design, test, implement, maintain and control relevant databases to ensure accurate installation and configuration of database and software to maintain a client centric and secure database environment.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification - Grade 12
• Preferred Qualification - Relevant Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
• Experience - 3 to 5 years’ experience in Database Administration
• Knowledge Required : Design and administration of logical and relational databases in diverse technological environments
• Troubleshooting and analysis protocol
• Various database systems – Oracle or MYSQL or SQL server
• Database queries and theory
• Distributed computing architectures

Additional Requirements

• In accordance with National Credit Act (NCA) candidates applying for this role will require a credit record check.
• No Referral plan is assigned to this job

Skills and experience required

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience, and knowledge of and experience with Oracle 12.2, 19c or higher.
• Solid understanding of Oracle internal architecture.
• Performing Oracle backups and restores using RMAN
• Ensure performance, security, and availability of databases.
• Basic understanding of data model for Oracle Release 12.2, 19C or higher.
• Knowledge of database procedures, upgrades, recovery options and database migration.
• Experience in performance tuning with high data volumes.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Must understand the systems development process and have a solid understanding of business processes.
• Ability to work effectively with clients and IT management and staff.
• Performing upgrades of the database and software to new release levels
• Good communication skills and must work well in a team environment.
• Experience in Oracle Data Guard replication and physical standby for Disaster recovery
• Working experience of Oracle Database Appliance.
• Knowledge of OEM 13C grid monitoring configuration.
• Experience in database/application performance tuning and monitoring tools including AWR, ADDM, ASH
• Experience in database problem identification, problem diagnosis and resolution.
• Practical experience with advanced topology elements like Oracle Clusterware and Automatic Storage Management.
• Knowledge of UNIX/zLinux and AIX OS
• Prepare documentations and specifications.
• Able to work under pressure, on own initiative and without constant supervision, to strict and tight deadlines.
• Required to provide 24x7 production support on a rotation schedule

Responsibilities

• Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration and innovation
• Provide resolution of database conflicts to align to quality standards and eliminate inappropriate data usage
• Support the building of a scalable and resilient database system to mitigate disaster and performance risks
• Design and create relational databases; scripts for standard and non-standard database access and provide database administrative support; replication processes and maintenance
• Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships within FNB and/or across the FRG
• Assess own performance through seeking timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate
• Compile reports that track progress and guide business to make informed decisions
• Ensure compliance to legislative and audit requirements and adherence to relevant processes
• Focus on providing optimal services and improving service delivery processes to meet or exceed customer expectations
• Prevent wastage and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs