Job Description

JOB PURPOSE Support and maintain database systems and identify potential risk to data and integrity not only on database level but also Infrastructure level. The role is responsible for planning, developing, installing, configuring, supporting, and optimising all database related systems. The role is core to executing strategy and will involve working closely with IT functional and technical areas, process owners, business and vendors. The role is operational in nature with elements of operational support, execution and design.
RESPONSIBILITIES Technical Database Support Assist in designing distribution of database resources and provide physical modeling and design services to tune database applications for optimum performance. Maintain software and hardware requirements to ensure efficient operation of the database environment. Ensure database environment is operating at optimal efficiency. Ensure business continuity through the use of disaster recovery and high availability solutions. Ensure maintenance tasks and / jobs are created and run successfully. To identify SQL Infrastructure bottlenecks (Server/Storage/Application) constraints and provide possible solutions. Infrastructure support Contribute to Infrastructure with the relevant configurations xe2x80x93 Active/Active versus Active/Passive. Strive for 100% availability of the SQL Infrastructure and database access. Assist in maintaining a full overview of the SQL landscape and based on the IT strategy, identify constraints and risks which needs to be addressed. Database Specifications Contribute to approval process for database specifications to ensure all agreed standards and protocols are followed and data integrity is preserved. Enforce standards and best practices for database systems environment. Solutions Analysis Interpret data and identify possible answers. Solutions could be technical or professional in nature. Work with internal GIT departments to scrutinise and provide guidance for required solutions. Understand 3rd party solutions which makes use of SQL databases. Interact with service providers to understand new possible technologies which can replace current solutions where deem fit. Data Management Manage key aspects of the data management system. This includes being responsible for developing or operating key elements of the system. Databases Installation Install and test complex databases and associated products to ensure they are suitable for use and meet customer requirements. Information Security Implement required security measures such as data encryption, monitoring performance to notify security experts of any problems. Documentation and Back up Draft and maintain basic technical and/or user documentation to a high standard and create backup files to ensure instant recovery if problems occur. Personal Capability Building Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media. Insights and Reporting Prepare and coordinate the completion of various data and analytics reports. Report (weekly) on database server health to management. Improvement / Innovation Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.
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GENERAL EDUCATION Grade 12/ SAQA Accredited Equivalent (Essential) Relevant industry qualifications: MCSE or MCSD with a strong focus on SQL and Azure data management (Essential) Relevant degree in IT (Advantageous)
GENERAL EXPERIENCE 3 - 5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in Multiplatform environments with a focus on SQL 2008 - 2019 (Essential) A demonstrated proficiency of tuning and administration of large Microsoft SQL databases (Essential) Demonstrated ability working with multiple database platforms (Essential)

• SAQA Accredited Equivalent - It is the onus of the applicant to provide TIH and its subsidiaries with certified evidence that their qualification(s) meet the equivalent NQF level required for this role at time of application. As a registered Financial Service Provider, we are mandated to ensure that all our representatives are and remain fit and proper at all times. By applying for this role, you consent to having your relevant qualification and or accreditation or confirm that you are working towards meeting the competency requirements. You further consent to the relevant information being verified.