Head of Unit, Database Administration at HRD Solutions

At HRD Solutions, we provide performance focused support to businesses in the areas of business strategy, organizational design and Human Resource Consulting.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Unit, Database Administration

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objective / Summary

• The Head of Database Administration is responsible for managing the bank’s database infrastructure, ensuring data integrity, security, availability, and optimal performance.
• This role oversees database design, maintenance, backup, and recovery processes while ensuring compliance with regulatory and security standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain the bank’s database systems to ensure high availability and security.
• Optimize database performance, ensuring efficiency and scalability to support business operations.
• Develop and enforce database security policies to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.
• Implement robust backup, disaster recovery, and failover strategies to safeguard critical data.
• Collaborate with IT, MIS, and business teams to support data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Monitor database health, troubleshoot issues, and conduct performance tuning.
• Lead a team of database administrators, providing training and mentorship.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Uptime and availability of database systems.
• Reduction in database downtime and performance issues.
• Compliance with security and data protection regulations.
• Successful execution of backup and recovery procedures.
• Efficiency of database queries and response times.

Job Requirements
Education and Expeerience:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Database Management, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in database administration, preferably in a banking or financial institution.
• Membership in relevant professional bodies such as the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) is an advantage.
• Certifications in database management (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or AWS Database Specialty) are preferred.

Knowledge:

• Expertise in relational database management systems (RDBMS) such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
• Strong understanding of database security, encryption, and access controls.
• Proficiency in backup and disaster recovery planning.
• Experience with database performance tuning and query optimization.

Skills / Competencies: 

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Benefits

• Salary: Negotiable
• HMO, Life Insurance, Paid Leave and Allowance, 13th month and all other statutory benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Application Closing Date
19th March, 2025.