Database Administrator

Job Description: Installs and administers major, very-complex, enterprise-level infrastructure components and facilities. Maintains infrastructure up time, performance and security at agreed service levels. Researches industry developments regarding his assigned infrastructure components, to learn and implement better infrastructure administration practices, understand cost-effective alternatives, and to guard against unplanned obsolescence. Where needed, recommends better and/or more cost-effective replacement infrastructure. Provides technical support and consultancy services to personnel in operations, applications management, and risk management. Advises applications managers on infrastructure considerations so they can design applications optimally. Communicates, and coordinates with infrastructure vendors regarding product updates, fixes, and support requirements. Monitors periodically the condition and performance of his assigned infrastructure components, and regularly reports the status of such to his leads Performs regular housekeeping on his assigned infrastructure components, e.g. cleanup of unnecessary components, system-level backup, vendor preventive maintenance, etc. Documents the configuration of his assigned infrastructure components, and keeps such documentation updated and secure. Complies with policies on configuration management, e.g. maker-checker controls for ITCRF forms. Complies with policies on the handling and safe-keeping of super-user IDs for his assigned infrastructure components.