IT Database Administrator Officer Job Opportunities – Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA)
Job Title: IT Database Administrator Officer
Organisation: Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Senior Network and Database Administrative Officer
About US:
The establishment of a Financial Intelligence Authority and a Financial Intelligence Authority Board Under the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2013 is for the prohibition and prevention of money laundering, in order to combat money laundering activities.
Job Summary: The IT Database Administrator will be responsible for planning, development, maintenance, performance, integrity and security of the organization’s business databases.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Build database systems of high availability and quality depending on each end user’s specialised role
- Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques and backup data
- Minimize database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast query responses
- Provide proactive and reactive data management support and training to users
- Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards
- Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity
- Keenly monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required
Key Result Areas:
- Configuration and installation of network and internet security.
- Configuration and installation of all network software packages used by the Authority.
- Provide orientation to new users of existing technology.
- Support staff through advice on potential uses of existing technology.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) IT Database Administrator job opportunity must hold a Bachelor’s degree in computer science; in computer software/computer systems engineering; electronics; or information technology.
- Professional certification such as Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD), Oracle Certified Developer (OCD), MCDBA, or equivalent will be an added advantage.
- A Master’s Degree in related field will be an added advantage
- Three or more years DBA experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2008 or greater) in a production environment is required. Experience configuring, implementing and supporting large highly available SQL Server environments, including experience with Failover Cluster and database mirroring/ always on is also required.
- Familiarity with operating systems such as Windows Server, Unix/Linux; Database platforms such as MS SQL server and Oracle RDBMS; and Data Warehousing methodologies. Precise i3 or similar SQL Diagnostic Monitoring system for reporting is required.
- Knowledge of disaster recovery principles and practices, including planning, testing, backup/ restore using disk-based backup solutions
- Familiarity with the main data manipulation languages and the principles of database design
- Three or more years DBA experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2008 or greater) in a production environment is required. Experience configuring, implementing and supporting large highly available
- SQL Server environments, including experience with Failover Cluster and database mirroring/ always on is also required.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Authority’s vision, mission and objectives;
- Knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering act, 2013, Anti-Terrorism Act, respective regulations and FATF standards;
- Familiarity with the main data manipulation languages and the principles of database design;
- Extremely organized, detail oriented and able to keep accurate records and ensure proper follow up ;
- Good communication, teamwork and negotiation skills;
- Problem-solving and good analytical skills;
- Flexibility and adaptability;
- The skill to work to tight deadlines under pressure;
- .Works well independently and as part of a team;
- Time management skills;
- A willingness to keep up to date with developments in new technology;
- Good decision making skills;
- Can take initiative;
- Keen attention to detail;
- Person of high integrity;
- Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality;
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants send their applications which should include:
- A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) photocopied and submitted in triplicate (3 copies).
- Copies of academic and professional certificates and other supporting documents (3 copies)
- Current and Expected Remuneration.
- Contact Information of three references with emails and phone numbers.
All applications should be addressed and hand delivered to:
The Human Resource Manager
Financial Intelligence Authority
Ground Floor Rwenzori Towers (Wing B),
Plot 6 Nakasero Road.
Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 3rd May 2018 by 5:00PM
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