Tech Officer : Database Administrator

Bcxp; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to maintaining a stable and secure production database environment. In this full-time role, you will work under the guidance of experienced Database Administrators, ensuring optimal performance and disaster recovery strategies are in place. Your contributions will be vital in monitoring database performance, managing configurations, and supporting a collaborative network of vendors and users. If you are passionate about database management and eager to grow in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in MS SQL Server database administration.
• NQF 4: Grade 12 and National Diploma in Information Technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a stable production database environment and disaster recovery.
• Monitor database performance and implement backup strategies.

Skills

Database Management

Microsoft Office

Product Knowledge

Relationship Building

Education

Grade 12

National Diploma in Information Technology

Job description

Job Description

To assist with a stable and secure production database environment that aligns with predefined standards and is recoverable in case of hardware failure or disaster situations.

Work under the technical expertise and guidance of Database Administrators within the team.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

1. Configuration Management: Compile and maintain the integrity of a Configuration Management Data Base in alignment with BCX's standards and using the BCX prescribed systems.
2. ITSM System Utilization: Use the BCX ITSM system for request, incident, and problem handling, implementing preventative actions as needed.
3. Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor database performance, analyze trends, tune for optimal performance, and build a known error database (KEDB) for problem handling (R&D).
4. Support Network: Build and maintain support structures such as vendors, employees, and user groups for consultation purposes.
5. Version Management: Stay updated with the latest release versions, ensure approval through UAT and QA processes, design and execute release plans, maintain the DSL, and report license issues.
6. Resource Monitoring: Monitor space utilization, perform trend analysis, set alerts, and escalate issues; monitor memory and CPU usage.
7. Monitoring Methodology: Contribute to monitoring processes, utilize appropriate tools, and report on system availability or uptime.
8. Backup Strategy: Identify and implement effective backup tools and strategies to ensure service continuity; monitor backups regularly.
9. Disaster Recovery: Validate DR plans considering replication, snapshots, or remote copies as applicable.

Core Skills & Capabilities

• Product Knowledge
• Microsoft Office
• Relationship Building
• Database Management

Core Behavioral Competencies

• Job Matching
• Analyzing
• Coping with pressures & setbacks
• Following instructions & procedures
• Planning & Organizing
• Working with people

Minimum Qualifications

NQF 4: Grade 12 and National Diploma in Information Technology.

Experience

At least 1 year of experience in MS SQL Server database administration.

Workplace / Physical Requirements

Full-time, client-based position. Billable.

BCX is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, including employment and advancement of designated groups and people with disabilities.