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Database Administrator Vacancy in GT Bank

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  • Experience Required:2 Years
  • Total Positions:1
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Category: Information Technology
  • Minimum Education: Degree
  • Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
  • Posted on: October 18, 2021
  • Last Date: October 22, 2021

Job Description

The Role
The Database Administrator works in the Information Technology department and is responsible for the management and
maintenance of the Bank’s databases for mission and non-mission critical databases. He/she acts as business liaison
serving as primary point of contact between application business segments and existing databases.
He/she provides thought leadership for Database Management Systems (DBMS) teams in responding to database outages
and recoveries in critical client-impacting situations. The Database Administrator is required to conduct scheduled system
health checks, maintenance, troubleshooting and database back-ups to ensure they are tested and restored in line with the
Bank’s policies.

Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in an ICT related field
• 2-3 years working experience in a busy IT setup
• Oracle Certified Associate/Professional certification is desirable
• Experience in banking system knowledge & understanding of the banking industry and the regulations enforced by the regulatory authorities

Competencies & Skills
• Possess versatility and demonstrable track record of working within a fast-paced environment with the ability to plan/manage own work schedule
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Critical thinking and analytical reasoning capabilities
• Self-motivated, strong work ethic and proactive
• Good creativity and continually brings fresh ideas to the table
• Possess good accuracy skills and an eye for detail
• Possess understanding of risk dynamics, controls and loss reporting
• Excellent organizational and planning skills

To apply for any of these positions, kindly send your CV to jobske@gtbank.com on or before Friday, 22nd October 2021, quoting the position title and complete the requisite application form.

Skills Required

Communication Skills
Critical Thinking
Analytical Skills
Attention to Details
Accuracy and Attention to Detail
Planning Skills
Organizational Skills