Database Administrator at Fiberone Broadband

FiberOne is the largest Fiber to the Home (FTTH) premium broadband provider in Nigeria. We deliver excellent Fiber internet services across homes and offices with a triple-play service comprising broadband, voice, and video. Our cutting-edge technology can guarantee low latency and optimal speed.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Database Administrator

Location: Anthony Village, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Manage and optimize various databases, ensuring their efficient performance and integrity. 
• Also collaborate with the team to implement improvements, monitor database health and proactively address issues, execute backup and recovery strategies, implement security measures, and maintain user access control.

Key Responsibilities
System Uptime and Reliability:

• Ensure databases achieve 99.9% uptime or higher, supporting business continuity and minimizing service interruptions.
• Proactively monitor and resolve database performance issues to avoid downtime.

Data Security and Compliance:

• Implement robust security measures to protect sensitive data, including encryption, user access control, and compliance with regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA.
• Conduct regular audits and ensure databases adhere to compliance and security standards.

Performance Optimization and Tuning:

• Continuously optimize database performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks, enhancing indexing, and improving query efficiency.
• Manage database capacity and plan for future scalability to support growing data loads and business requirements.

Backup and Disaster Recovery:

• Develop, test, and implement comprehensive backup and recovery strategies to safeguard data and ensure quick restoration in the event of data loss or system failure.
• Ensure disaster recovery solutions are in place, minimizing data loss and downtime.

Project and Change Management:

• Lead database-related projects such as upgrades, migrations, and new deployments, ensuring timely delivery and minimal disruption to operations.
• Implement version control for database schema changes and adhere to proper change management protocols.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Communication:

• Work closely with developers, system administrators, and business units to ensure databases align with business objectives and needs.
• Communicate database performance, issues, and upgrades to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

User Support and Troubleshooting:

• Provide ongoing support for users and other technical teams by troubleshooting database issues and delivering effective solutions.
• Document database processes and procedures to support internal teams and end-users.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an HND / Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 4 - 7 years of work experience. 

Salary
N200,000 - N250,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2025.