Database Administrator (DB2) at SITA SOC (Ltd)

Purpose of the job

• Responsible for the proactive monitoring of Database Management Systems in the Mainframe environment The incumbent will also be responsible to maintain and support various database instances to ensure continuous  service to the client.
• Provision Database services, design, support, install, maintain and administer database management system and related products.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Infrastructure Preparation.
• Management and Administration of applications databases.
• 3rd party and user Support.
• Reporting and Communication.

Qualifications and Experience

• Required Qualification:minimum 3-Year National Higher Diploma / NQF Level 6 in an ICT related field.
• Advantage:- Relevant database certification, e.g. Certification in IBM Mainframe systems/DB2 is an added advantage.
• Experience: 3 - 5 years’ practical experience in the DB2 Mainframe environment.

Technical Competencies Description

• Knowledge: IBM Mainframes general knowledge, knowledge of DB2 on the Mainframe, Knowledge of software development lifecycle and database change management & automation Project Management Business/Systems Liaison Customer Relationship Management Meta Data Management Information Architecture/Strategy Business Intelligence Architecture/Tools.