Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning & Management:
Develop and implement the database administration strategy in alignment with the organization’s IT strategy and business objectives.
Plan and budget for database infrastructure, software, and resources.
Lead and manage the Database Administration team, including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and mentorship.
Establish and maintain database standards, policies, and procedures.
Database Operations & Maintenance:
Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of database systems.
Ensure the availability, performance, and security of databases.
Monitor database performance and proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
Implement and manage database backup and recovery procedures.
Manage database capacity and plan for future growth.
Troubleshoot database issues and provide support to users.
Database Security & Integrity:
Implement and enforce database security policies and procedures to protect sensitive data.
Manage user access and permissions to databases.
Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
Ensure data integrity and consistency across databases.
Implement data masking and encryption techniques as needed.
Database Development & Support:
Collaborate with application developers to design and optimize database schemas.
Provide support to developers in writing efficient SQL queries and stored procedures.
Participate in database design reviews and code reviews.
Ensure proper testing and deployment of database changes.
Technology Evaluation & Implementation:
Evaluate and recommend new database technologies and tools to improve performance, scalability, and security.
Oversee the implementation and integration of new database systems.
Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging trends in database administration.
Vendor Management:
Manage relationships with database software vendors and support providers.
Negotiate contracts and ensure service level agreements are met.
Reporting & Communication:
Provide regular reports on database performance, availability, and security.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders about database issues and changes.
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@lapo-nigeria.org and copy ,precious.omoruyi-wise@lapo-nigeria.org using the position as subject of email.
Apply via :
careers@lapo-nigeria.org
