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• 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

• 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.

• 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;

• 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.

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