Database Administrator at Geminia Insurance Company

Geminia Insurance Company

  • Kenya
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Geminia Insurance Company Limited is a fully local-owned insurance company providing innovative products and services in general insurance. The company has a strong heritage dating back to 1981 when it started its operations.Database AdministratorPRIMARY PURPOSE: * To drive operational efficiency through the unified management and optimization of the organization's data.
  • To strengthen system reliability, resilience, and disaster recovery capabilities.
  • To minimize system downtime and data loss through proactive monitoring, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • To ensure routine database patching and maintenance are conducted in line with best practices and security requirements.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: * Install, configure, and maintain database management systems
  • Monitor database performance, optimize queries, and ensure high availability.
  • Perform regular backups, restores, and disaster recovery drills.
  • Implement and enforce database security policies to protect sensitive data
  • Design and implement database schemas, tables, indexes, and stored procedures.
  • Optimize database performance through indexing, partitioning, and query tuning.
  • Manage database replication and high-availability configurations
  • Ensure data integrity through validation, constraints, and regular data cleansing.
  • Monitor and resolve data inconsistencies or corruption issues.
  • Implement data archiving and purging strategies.
  • Provide technical support to developers and end-users for database-related issues.
  • Conduct training sessions for staff on database best practices
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of database configurations, processes, and policies.
  • Generate regular reports on database performance.
  • Work closely with application developers, system administrators, and business analysts to support database needs.
  • Stay updated with emerging database technologies and propose innovative solutions.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONSAcademic Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalentProfessional Qualification * Certified database administrator with in-depth understanding of Oracle (OCP preferred), MS SQL, MySQL, and PostgreSQL databases.Experience * At least 5 years' experience in database administration with strong technical knowledge of databases, WebLogic, networks, and operating systems.Don't Keep Share!:

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