To design, implement, manage and secure Academic Registrar databases to
ensure high availability, performance, and data integrity.
Person Specifications
1. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Bachelor of Science in Information
Systems or a related field is required
2. At least two years of database management experience supporting relational
databases; Microsoft SQL preferred
3. Experience working for a higher educational institution is desirable
4. At least five (5) years’ experience in database administration with a minimum of
3 years’ working experience within an academic Institution in the registry which
manages volume of students, records, and Academic Information.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Installs, configures, upgrades, and manages database software (PostgreSQL,
SQL Server, Oracle, etc.).
ii. Ensures backup and recovery mechanisms are in place and tested regularly.
iii. Monitors database performance and perform tuning as needed.
iv. Sets up and manages replication, clustering, and high-availability
configurations.
v. Develops and enforces database policies, procedures, and standards.
vi. Maintains database documentation including architecture, configuration, and
change logs.
vii. Collaborates with development and operations teams to optimize database
interaction.
viii. Implements security measures to protect sensitive data.
Key Outputs
i Internal and customer facing servers, network devices and firewalls configured
and managed.
ii Troubleshooting tests, system upgrades and security backups of hardware and
software done.
iii Project plans, risk assessments and contingency plans for management of crises
and disaster recovery implemented.
iv Technical support and training to users of ICT infrastructures provided.
v Information on ICT inventory and asset configuration compiled.
vi Emerging ICT technologies and trends researched and advised.
vii Security or operating applications or systems installed or configured.
viiiAcceptable ICT systems standards, practices and compliance to software
licensing laws implemented or applied.
ix Procedures for installation, configuration, security and update of operating
systems and applications Implemented.
x Acceptable ICT systems standards, practices and compliance to software
licensing laws implemented or applied.