Supervisor – Database Administrator Job, Latest IT Jobs In Kenya,

Job Summary

This role is responsible for installation, configuration, operation and maintenance of databases

Key Responsibilities

• Undertakes planning for database installations.


• Carries out database software installation and configuration


• Performs software upgrades and patching.


• Manage database performance and capacity through regular tuning, optimization, archiving and taking remedial actions as necessary.


• Implements database security as per security policy


• Develops strategy for database backup, testing and recovery


• Undertaking data Backup, testing and Recovery


• Carries out database changes and updates during deployments of application releases.


• Monitor database health condition and ensure resolution of any issues arising.


• Performs appropriate database sizing activities and capacity planning


• Executes data extraction for reporting as per user requests.


• Ensure conformity to ISO (9001:2015 and 27001:2013) and data security requirements

Academic Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications or any other IT related field.

Required Certification

• Certification in Database administration.


• Red Hat/Unix/Linux Certified Systems Administrator/Microsoft Certified Engineer

The following certifications will be an added advantage:

• IT Governance e.g. COBIT 5 or ITIL


• Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence


• Project Management  

Relevant Work Experience

• Have at least three (3) years hands-on experience in RDBMS installation, tuning and troubleshooting in a busy environment.


• Have working experience in Unix and Windows operating systems in a busy environment

Skills Required   

• Ability to manage enterprise databases on RDBMS like Oracle, Postgress, MySql and MS SQL Server.


• Demonstrate ability to diagnose and performance tune databases for optimal performance


• Experience in Programming/scripting languages such as SQL, PL/SQL


• Ability to install and configure Linux/ Windows installations

Competencies Required       

• Excellent listening and communication skills


• Be proactive with good analytical and problem solving skills


• Good team player


• Ability to pay attention to details


• Ability to prioritize competing work commitments and deliver on time


• Passion for innovation and creativity


• High levels of integrity


• Ability to work under minimum supervision