Database Administrator

Fina Bank is poised for a rapid growth in the near term. 

To support this growth, we are looking for dynamic, focussed, keen to details and result oriented individuals to fill the following position.Database Administrator

Ref: I.T/2013

The Job

Reporting to the IT Manager, the person will be responsible for providing technical support across all I.T systems in the Bank.

Key roles and responsibilities will include:

• Configuration, troubleshooting, performance tuning and management of database systems;
• Designing and implementing redundant systems, policies, and procedures for disaster recovery and data archiving to ensure effective protection and integrity of data assets;
• Developing, managing and testing back-up and recovery plans; ensuring that storage, archiving, back-up and recovery procedures are functioning correctly;
• Writing database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata);
• Responsible for change control, version control, access control, input/logic inspection control, security and integrity of data, documentation, back-up archiving and segregation of duties/roles and procedures where necessary;
• Commissioning, installing and configuring new applications and customising existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose;
• Troubleshooting any database and application related issues;
• Controlling access permissions and privileges;
• capacity planning;
• Liaison with various vendors on various I.T applications;
• Liaison with system users on their various needs;
• Preparation of various I.T reports; and
• Other I.T administrative duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Knowledge and Skills requirements:

• Bachelors degree in computer science;
• 2-3 years’ experience, preferably in a financial institution;
• Skilled in configuration, troubleshooting, performance tuning and management of database systems;
• Expert knowledge of database administration, hardware/software, programming, systems analysis, and related systems;  experience with mission critical and OLTP applications preferred;
• Process oriented and able to develop and follow documentation related to the required work;
• Ability to interact with users of all levels to assist with difficult technical tasks;
• Experience in Oracle database, including writing PL/SQL scripts reports;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Good communication skills both verbal and written;
• Ability to work under minimum supervision; and
• A good appreciation of banking Operations.

If you can demonstrate your ability to fill the above position, please submit your application along with your detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration, email, and telephone contacts to Jobs@finabank.com. 

Please quote reference number on the subject field and the position you are applying for. 

Only applications that reach us on or before 15th November 2013 will be considered. 

Address your application to:

Head of Human Resources,
Fina Bank Limited,
P.O Box 20613-00200, 

Nairobi

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.