Database Administrator

Job Summary

• The job holder will be responsible for the Design, Implementation and Administration of ICEA LION Group’s Enterprise Database (DB) Systems. This encompasses performance tuning, capacity planning, continuity management, and second-line support for databases utilized in Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, Core Business Systems, Business Analytics Systems, Customer Relationship Systems, and other supporting application databases within the Group.

Roles

• Design, administer, and support databases across development, test, and production environments, both on-premises and in cloud environments
• Collaborate with Infrastructure and other Technology teams on hardware requirements and support needs
• Ensure database security, integrity, and compliance with established standards
• Implement backup and recovery strategies for business databases
• Conduct regular reviews to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, configuration guidelines, and procedures
• Develop and maintain documentation for database architecture, security, configuration, and operations for all systems
• Perform capacity planning and optimize database performance.
• Design Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and High Availability solutions for databases.
• Manage database projects in collaboration with Applications, Software, and IT security teams
• Monitor and enhance database system performance in alignment with Service Level Agreements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience managing relational and non-relational databases.
• Proficient in physical database design.
• Experience in Microsoft SQL Server Systems and MySQL Administration.
• Understanding of data reporting and visualization, e.g., dashboards.
• Experience linking disconnected data sets to meet business requirements.
• Strong analytical skills, especially in data consolidation from diverse data sets.
• Proven experience in data warehouse management & ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.
• Relevant database certifications on MS-SQL.
• Familiarity with other database systems such as PostgreSQL, Cloud SQL, NoSQL, and other common and emerging open-source database technologies.
• Working knowledge of Windows Server and Linux Operating Systems and Database licensing models.
• Good communication skills (oral & written)