Database/System Administrator

Position Overview

An IT firm in Abuja is seeking a skilled Database and Systems Administrator to join their team. The Database and Systems Administrator is responsible for the overall management, security, performance, and reliability of the company and their customers' IT systems and databases. The role ensures that business-critical applications and data are available, optimized, and secure while maintaining the underlying servers and system infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, install, configure, and maintain database servers (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL), including monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting issues
• Monitor database performance and implement tuning measures to optimize efficiency
• Ensure data security and integrity, including implementation of access controls, backups, and recovery plans
• Execute disaster recovery plans and procedures to ensure database availability during system outages or dysfunction
• Provide a seamless flow of information by keeping the database running smoothly
• End-to-end delivery of IT business systems integration and support requirements
• Design, implement, and maintain customers' IT infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security
• Administer and support core Microsoft, Linux, Cisco, Cloud, and virtualization technologies
• Identify and implement database requirements for new or existing applications by working collaboratively with other teams
• Perform regular data integrity checks and troubleshoot database-related issues
• Install, configure, and maintain operating systems (Linux, Unix, Windows)
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and system security policies
• Proactively manage and maintain server, cloud, network, storage systems, and virtualization platforms
• Write and deploy SQL patches
• Monitor system performance and ensure high availability of IT services

Salary

N400,000 – N500,000