Database Administrator (expression of interest) at PwC South Africa

Database Administrator:

PwC has a potential opportunity for an experienced Database Administrator who will be responsible for the storing and organising of data. The role may include capacity planning, installation, configuration, database design, migration, performance monitoring, security, troubleshooting, as well as backup and data recovery.

Responsibilities:

• Install and maintain the performance of database servers.
• Develop processes for optimizing database security.
• Set and maintain database standards.
• Manage database access.
• Performance tuning of database systems.
• Install, upgrade, and manage database applications.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot database errors.
• Recommend and implement emerging database technologies.
• Create and manage database reports, visualizations, and dashboards.
• Create automation for repeating database tasks.
• Be available for on-call support as needed.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in database administration, information technology, database architecture, or a related field
• MCSE/MCSA certifications preferred
• Extensive experience with database technologies (MySQL, MS SQL, Oracle)
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Microsoft Azure) a plus
• Strong command of SQL and SQL server tools
• Advanced knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring standards
• Understanding of relational and dimensional data modeling
• Familiarity with SSAS, SSIS, SSRS
• Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Impeccable attention to detail