Senior Database Specialist Full Time NEW

Job Description
Perform specialised database design, development, implementation, maintenance and support duties for information systems of a large Ministry/Department. Duties include ensuring database security, confidentiality, integrity and availability; advising on database technology and products; managing database design and development activities; developing, administering, maintaining and supporting database solutions; and supervising professional, technical and support staff.
Key and Critical Responsibilities
Designs, develops, tests, corrects and documents database management systems as part of application development and maintenance in accordance with agreed standards and specifications.
Designs and applies physical, procedural and technical controls to databases to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability and investigates and remedies security incidents.
Trains relevant staff on Government policies, procedures and best practices around information use and identifies information-related risks.
Manages accessibility, retrievability and security of defined databases.
Contributes to information systems design to meet business needs, consistent with database standards and best practices and within cost, security and efficiency constraints.
Manages installation, configuration, upgrades, administration, monitoring and maintenance of databases, including procedures/documentation and performance and availability optimisation.
Facilitates database development and implementation projects, including risk identification/mitigation, quality delivery and resource management.
Prepares and delivers learning activities and training to varied audiences in areas of technical specialisation.
Contributes to planning and execution of system and acceptance testing for new or modified information systems.
Contributes to planning and implementation of software releases, including risk assessment and stakeholder coordination.
Reviews database development and implementation processes against established quality standards.
Provides inputs to service continuity planning and implements resulting plans.
Applies specialist knowledge of database architectures, design techniques and software to database and repository specification, design and maintenance.
Keeps abreast of developments in database technology, tools and techniques and advises on relevance, potential value and application.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Key Competencies
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

Considerable knowledge of database technology, and database development, administration and maintenance.
Knowledge of the principles, tools and techniques required for the management and control of ICT within an organisation.
Knowledge of project management tools and techniques.
Some knowledge of Public Service processes and procedures.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to supervise professional, technical and support staff.
Ability to think creatively and implement database solutions.
Ability to manage ICT projects.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to promote teamwork and manage conflict.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
Ability to interact positively with members of the public and external stakeholders.

Minimum Experience and Training

Minimum of five (5) years experience at a supervisory level in ICT, including at least two (2) years experience in the design, development, operation and maintenance of large database management systems.
Training as evidenced by a recognised Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems Management, Computer Engineering or a related area.
Relevant certification in database management, such as the Certified Data Management Professional, Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Professional, etc.
OR

Minimum of seven (7) years experience at a supervisory level in ICT, including at least four (4) years in the design, development, operation and maintenance of large database management systems.
Training as evidenced by a recognised Bachelors degree from a recognised institution and certification in ICT from a recognised institution.
OR

Minimum of ten (10) years experience at a supervisory level in ICT, in addition to at least five (5) years experience in the design, development, operation and maintenance of large database management systems.
Training as evidenced by a two-year Diploma/Certificate in ICT from a recognised institution.