• Designs and documents database architecture. • Install and maintain the performance of database servers. • Set and maintain database standards. • Performance tuning of database systems. • Install, upgrade, and manage database applications. • Diagnose and troubleshoot database errors. • Recommend and implement emerging database technologies. • Create and manage database reports, visualizations, and dashboard. • Create automation for repeating database tasks. • Be available for on-call support as needed. • Manage database access. • Assesses malfunctions of software applications for the purpose of determining appropriate actions to maintain database operations. • Build database scheme, tables, procedures, and permissions. • Creates, tests, and executes data management languages. • Analyses and sustains capacity and performance requirements. • Monitors systems and platforms for availability. • Oversees backup, clustering, mirroring, replication and failover. • Performs maintenance operations daily, weekly and monthly on Oracle and SQL servers and databases, and information systems for the purpose of ensuring efficient program operations. • Performs database backups and restorations and recovers corrupted databases. • Evaluates and recommends new database technologies. • Implements and maintains database security and encryption. • Develops, manages and tests database and information system backup and recovery plans. • Develops standards and policies for data entry and ensures compliance. • Prepares written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information. • Prepares and distributes reports, including but not limited to weekly and monthly status reports to the IT Operations Head. • Attends seminars, conferences, in-service training and staff meetings as required • Other related duties, as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field • Experience with Linux and Windows Server environments • Extensive experience with database technologies (MySQL, MS SQL, PostgreSQL Oracle, MongoDB) • Certifications such as MySQL DBA, MCSE DBA, Oracle Associate or equivalent experience are required. • Minimum of Five years conducting general Oracle database administration tasks such as database implementations, backups, and account maintenance. • Minimum of five years administering database platform specific advanced features (e.g. clustering, encryption, logical/physical standby, ETL, replication) • Strong command of SQL and SQL server tools • Advanced knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring standards • Understanding of relational and dimensional data modelling. • PowerShell and Unix shell scripting skills • Familiarity with SSAS, SSIS, SSRS • Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Impeccable attention to detail • Other critical skills and abilities • Experience in all MySQL Database Management Systems. • Experience in Oracle Enterprise version 12c. • Experience in Microsoft SQL Server 2008+. • Proficiency in Unix/Linux with an emphasis on database and spreadsheet applications. • Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications with an emphasis on database and spreadsheet applications. • Intermediate knowledge in hardware and networking. • Experience managing databases. Proficiency in database administration, management, data imports and exports, and developing reports. • Ability to provide excellent customer service and public relations outreach. • Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. • Ability to adapt to varied roles and job responsibilities and problem-solving skills. • Demonstrated ability using a life cycle management process for implementation of changes in technology. • Ability to performs a variety of professional tasks including, but not limited to, technology services representative on various committees or task forces • Demonstrated ability to excel both independently and as a team member in a lively, collaborative environment. • Excellent written and verbal communications skills with a demonstrated ability to make difficult concepts easy to understand