Head of Unit, Database Administration at LAPO Microfinance Bank Limited

Job Title: Head of Unit, Database Administration

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Management:

• Develop and implement the database administration strategy in alignment with the organization’s IT strategy and business objectives.
• Plan and budget for database infrastructure, software, and resources.
• Lead and manage the Database Administration team, including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and mentorship.
• Establish and maintain database standards, policies, and procedures.

Database Operations & Maintenance:

• Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of database systems.
• Ensure the availability, performance, and security of databases.
• Monitor database performance and proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Implement and manage database backup and recovery procedures.
• Manage database capacity and plan for future growth.
• Troubleshoot database issues and provide support to users.

Database Security & Integrity:

• Implement and enforce database security policies and procedures to protect sensitive data.
• Manage user access and permissions to databases.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across databases.
• Implement data masking and encryption techniques as needed.

Database Development & Support:

• Collaborate with application developers to design and optimize database schemas.
• Provide support to developers in writing efficient SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Participate in database design reviews and code reviews.
• Ensure proper testing and deployment of database changes.

Technology Evaluation & Implementation:

• Evaluate and recommend new database technologies and tools to improve performance, scalability, and security.
• Oversee the implementation and integration of new database systems.
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging trends in database administration.

Vendor Management:

• Manage relationships with database software vendors and support providers.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure service level agreements are met.

Reporting & Communication:

• Provide regular reports on database performance, availability, and security.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders about database issues and changes.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 27th February, 2025. Qualified and interested candidates should send their updated Resume to: [email protected] and copy: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Website:
Official Websites: https://www.lapo-nigeria.org/