Database Administration Senior Manager  

The Database Administration Manager has the responsibility of ensuring that all database systems are running smoothly 24/7. He/She analyzes the organization's database needs and develops strategy for data storage and maintenance. He/She will also lead a team of Database Administrators providing proper coaching, guidance and training in order for them to deliver the required support and implementation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build database systems of high availability and quality to meet the organization's data needs
• Define users and enable data distribution to the right user in appropriate format and in timely manner
• Monitor and maintain health of database systems to ensure 24/7 availability
• Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards
• Implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required
• Periodic review and evaluation of the database systems to maintain optimum performance and data integrity
• Implement an effective event logging system that will allow visibility of the data to IT management
• Participate in capacity reviews and planning for IT Infrastructure
• Participate in OLA reviews
• Participate in documentation reviews and implement any required updates in related documentations
• Provide all required operational reports
• Manage and provide guidance to the team to meet the goals set

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's/College Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or Computer Engineer
• At least 5 years of working experience in IT managing and maintaining databases specifically MySQL and MSSQL
• At least 3 years experience in managing and supervising a team with strong communication skills (written and oral), analytic and problem-solving skills
• Required Skill(s): ITIL
• Understanding of the ITIL principles; experience as an ITIL practitioner as well as certification would be an advantage

Core Functional Competencies:

• Strong Database Administration skills
• Excellent knowledge on data backup,recovery, security and integrity
• Good time management skills
• Good management skills

Technical Competencies:

• Proven working experience in Database Administration and Management
• Experience in data backup, recovery, security and integrity
• Experience in database design, documentation and coding
• Experience and knowledge in IT Operations which includes applications and infrastructure support
• Knowledge and experience in Project Management

Behavioral Competencies:

• Above average interpersonal skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Open-minded
• Process-oriented