Senior Database Administrator (Oracle) at SITA SOC (Ltd)

Purpose of the job


This job is responsible for the proactive monitoring of Database Management Systems in the Mainframe environment.
The incumbent will also be responsible for maintaining and supporting various database instances to ensure continuous service to the client.


Key Responsibility Areas


Prepare Infrastructure for implementation and deployment
Management and Administration of application, database, patches and service packs
Provide user support, 3rd party support, reporting and communication
Report on the work of the section to ensure accountability
Security and disaster recovery
Develop procedures and standards for database administration and related services and monitor implementation thereof
Management and supervision of the team
Financial management.


Qualifications and Experience


Minimum: 3-year National Higher Diploma / Degree in an ICT related field (Computer Science, Information Systems, Technology and Engineering).
Certification: Oracle/MySQL certifications preferred Cloud services (AWS, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)) a plus
Experience: 6-7 years' practical work experience of database administration on different platforms with management /supervisory responsibility in a large corporate/public sector organization this should include: Strong experience with Oracle Database management, Oracle Performance Tuning, Oracle RMAN, Oracle Data Guard, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and SQL Scripting. Identify solutions and improve quality of service. Strong experience with Oracle RAC and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and other Cloud services would be advantageous


Technical Competencies Description


Knowledge of: Knowledge of: Oracle, Windows SQL Server. IT hardware and software, Oracle Linux, SUSE Linux and Windows Server environments. SQL Clustering SQL Always on, Windows SQL Replication, Basic knowledge of application development, Advanced Agile/Scrum knowledge, Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle and database change management & automation, Project Management, Business/Systems Liaison Customer Relationship Management, Meta Data Management, Information Architecture/Strategy Business Intelligence Architecture/Tools. Database Administration, Database Management; Performance Tuning; Backup and Disaster Recovery; Automation and SQL Scripting
Interpersonal/behavioural competencies: Attention to detail; Analytical thinking; Continuous learning; Disciplined; Resilience; and Stress management.


Deadline:2nd April,2026