Vacancy

Lead: Database Engineer

Capricorn Group

Capricorn Group is recruiting a Lead: Database Engineer, in Windhoek, Namibia.
Description
  • The Lead Database Engineer will have end-to-end accountability for the Database Management Systems (DBMSs) for the Capricorn Group from strategy, delivery, service lifecycle, and production operations
  • The role requires strong technical knowledge on all DBMSs, strong leadership skills and support of the Database Engineers as a mentor, coach and escalation report
  • This position will engage with all other platforms to monitor, diagnose and resolve database related issues for all Capricorn Group entities
Duties
  • Strategic Contribution:
  • Ensuring that overall DBMS Strategy aligns with threat landscape, control objectives, and efficiency goals
  • Operational Contribution:
  • This role needs to work closely with System, Network, Desktop Engineers, and Service Desk Agents to provide technical support on new and existing server and database platforms
  • The Lead Database Engineer will hold a key role in documenting and reviewing database-based solutions in these various areas
  • Security Management:
  • Establish, administer, monitor, and maintain a secure DBMS environment
  • Human Resource Management:
  • Supervision, coordination and mentorship of the Database Engineer team
Requisites
  • Minimum Educational Requirements:
  • Degree in Information Technology
  • MCDBA Certifications / MCITP Certifications
  • 5 Years' experience in managing a team
  • 8 Years' of extensive hands-on experience as a Database Administrator at technical senior level
  • Experience with other DBMS (MySQL, Mongo DB, Oracle, PostgreSQL)
  • ITIL foundation certification an advantage
  • Experience with database servers in a virtualized environment
  • Practical experience in DB High Availability and Disaster Recovery
  • Knowledge & Skills:
  • Knowledge and or experience with Oracle / MS SQL and various other DBMS
  • Hands-on ability to aid in Incident and Problem resolution
  • PCI-DSS Knowledge
  • Database architectures and design
  • Principles and practices of advanced database administration
  • Industry design and configuration standards for enterprise databases
  • Excellent Leadership skills
  • Project management skills
  • Good Administration management skills
  • Self-confidence and interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivation and the ability to work under minimal supervision are a must
  • The Ability to recognize, focus and prioritize critical issues in a high-pressure environment
  • Core Competencies:
  • Integrity
  • Honesty
  • Inquisitive
  • Curious
  • Reliability
  • Committed
  • Team Player
  • Energetic and willing
  • Loyalty
  • Time management
Notes
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
This vacancy is no longer accepting applications

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