Sybase Database Administrator at DAV Professional Placement Group

Role Purpose

• Our purpose is to partner with Business to pro-actively add value through innovative and efficient,
• infrastructure services and solutions.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration of the organisations databases
• specifically Sybase on Linux platform.

Requirements

• Matric plus Computer Science or equivalent Degree.
• 3 to 5 years in a similar environment.
• Sybase certification beneficial.
• SQL, Shell and PERL.
• Responsibilities and work outputs
• Install Sybase software on all servers.
• Build and configure new database servers.
• Maintain, administer and monitor current and new databases.
• Monitor and do performance tuning on database servers as necessary.
• Build, configure, administrate, maintain & monitor Sybase Replication and IQ warehouse server.
• Install and maintain 3rd party software.
• Ensure high degree of sufficient uptime.
• Assist developers with database related problems.
• Scripting where necessary (SQL, SHELL, PERL).
• Competencies required
• Problem solving and analytical thinking.
• Results driven team player with high energy levels.
• Ability to work independently/unsupervised and to function effectively within a team.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.
• Good understanding of the design and operation of distributed computer systems, computer networks
• and protocols.
• Ability to collaborate with others.