DBA and Backup Specialist at KCB Bank | June 2024
Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: MUST NOT BE MORE THAN 10
Responsible for managing and supporting bank’s critical databases for Core Banking System, Digital channels, Clearing systems and others.
Responsible for configuring and maintaining database replication and ensuring that data is real time synchronized.
Installation, configuration, and design new database instances to support business requirements.
Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and version upgrades when required.
Configuration, monitoring, administration, and maintenance of backup solutions.
Troubleshooting backup issues related to databases, servers, Virtual Machines and File Systems.
Perform data restoration and recovery tests and maintain proper documentation.
Maintain compliance with internal policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements regarding data backups.
DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES: NOT MORE THAN 5 OF THE MOST TYPICAL
Routine production database support functions including and not limited to checking for table space free space and memory utilization.
Resolving database-related issues and working closely with the Development staff.
Perform daily monitoring and management of the backup environment.
Configuration of backup solution on requested servers and Virtual Machines.
Perform database related native backups.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Academic & Professional
Particulars Detail Specific Field or Qualification Need Type[1]
Education Bachelor’s degree Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems RQ
Professional Qualifications Professional Certification in Databases Administration,
Professional Certification in Data Backup Administration,
Professional Certification in IT Services Management AA
Skills and Experience Professional knowledge in Relational Databases Management Systems.
Professional knowledge in any backup and Recovery solutions
Knowledge in Administration of Operating Systems. Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server Databases.
Commvault, NetWorker, Veritas, Veeam.
Windows and Linux RQ
Business Behaviours: Excellent communications and engagement skills
Strong attention to detail and personal effectiveness
High-level of integrity
Strong skills at relationship building
Experience RQ
Total Minimum No of Years Experience Required
3
Detail Area Minimum No of Years Need Type[2]
Experience Area 1 Backup Administration and Management skills 3 ES
Experience Area 2 Database management skills 3 ES
Experience Area 3 Linux administration skills 2 DE
Experience Area 4 Data Manipulation skills 2 DE
[1] Need Types are : RQ = Required, AA = Added Advantage
[2] Need Types are: ES = Essential, DE = Desirable but not Essential
