The
American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking Permanent Database Administrator. This position is local position and opens to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Database Administrator
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Summary of Position:
- The Database Administrator is responsible for all aspects of database administration which include installing, configuring, patching, backing up and recovery, troubleshooting Oracle and network application incidents.
- The Database Administrator shall report directly to the Director of Information Systems (DIS).
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree as well as 6+ years' experience as a DBA or data analyst with an emphasis in data requirements gathering, data analysis, conceptual, logical and physical data concepts, designs and techniques.
- Expert level with Oracle database engines (10g+), Oracle Developer and Oracle Application Server (OAS).
- Expert level experience with creating database instance, cloning, memory management, and performance tuning.
- Must have experience administering Oracle 10g on UNIX (Solaris preferred) or Linux platforms.
- Experience with high availability database solutions architectures such as VERITAS Clusters, Oracle Real Application Clusters, Oracle Advanced Replication, or Oracle Standby Database/Data Guard.
- Expert level Oracle Developer and PL/SQL experience.
- Extensive experience with relational database technology.
- Expert level report design and generation.
- In-depth knowledge of MetaData concepts, data warehousing, and dimensional modelling.
- Experience working on large projects, aggressive deadlines and managing multiple project assignments with competing priorities.
- Experience with data mapping and data conversions.
- Experience with Object Oriented analysis and design concepts.
- Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications.
- Must possess high level of enthusiasm and be a strong team player.
- Attention to quality and detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and on weekends to deliver time-sensitive projects.
- Other tasks as assigned by management.
Other Requirements, Abilities for the Position:
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal communication and relational skills, good organizational and project management skills.
- Sound judgment, initiative, flexibility, detail-oriented person.
Remuneration
- Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.
Application Closing Date
19th November 2013
How to Apply
Suitably qualified candidates should
Click Here to fill out the job application form online. Candidates must also submit their resumes, cover letters and references to:
[email protected] before the closing date of this publication. The position being applied for should be the subject of the email.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.