Database Administrator

FNZ; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in wealth management is seeking a Database Administrator in Johannesburg. The role involves managing database environments, ensuring availability, performance, and security, while also mentoring team members and participating in project work. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees or certifications and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in database installation, patching, management, performance tuning.
• DBA certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain uptime SLAs through issue resolution and scheduled maintenance.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, capacity, and growth.
• Implement security policies and conduct risk assessments.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Project Implementation

Education

Degree or equivalent industry certifications

Tools

MS SQL

Azure

Sybase

Oracle

AIX

Linux

Windows

Job description

Job Title: Database Administrator

Location: Johannesburg

Reports to: Head of Database Management

Role Description: This technical role involves providing high-quality and timely database management support to ensure the availability, stability, and performance of data centers, cloud platforms, and corporate systems.

Responsibilities include:

1. Database Management for MS SQL, Azure, Sybase, and Oracle.

Organizational Design: Part of the CIO department, reporting to the regional Head of Database Management.

Specific Role Responsibilities:

1. Design: Ensure database environments are designed following best practices for resilience and availability to meet SLAs.
2. Availability: Maintain uptime SLAs through issue resolution and scheduled maintenance.
3. Performance: Monitor and optimize database performance, capacity, and growth.
4. Information Security: Implement security policies, controls, and conduct risk assessments.
5. Business Continuity: Ensure backups are regular and tested; participate in BCP & DR tests; document resilience and backup plans.
6. Training: Develop technical skills and mentor team members.
7. Project Work: Implement projects within timelines, working with multinational teams.
8. Budget: Suggest cost-reduction measures.

Experience required:

• Degree or equivalent industry certifications and relevant experience.
• DBA certifications are advantageous.
• Experience in database installation, patching, management, performance tuning, reorganization, on Windows, AIX, Linux.
• Knowledge of scripting on AIX and Windows.
• Strong interest in latest technologies and proven project implementation skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and ability to work independently and in a matrix environment.

About FNZ: FNZ is committed to democratizing wealth management through a global platform that simplifies investing. We partner with financial institutions and wealth managers worldwide, managing assets worth US$1.5 trillion and serving over 20 million investors.