Job Type: Full-time

For a Database Administrator (DBA) role, the qualifications focus on expertise in managing and optimizing database systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance. Here's a breakdown of the common qualifications for a Database Administrator position:

Job Requirements

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Database Management, or a related field. Some positions may accept equivalent work experience in place of a formal degree.

• Advanced Degrees (optional but beneficial): A Master’s degree in Data Science, IT, or related fields can add value, especially for senior DBA roles.

Professional Certifications (Highly Valued):

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate: For DBAs working with Microsoft SQL Server in Azure environments.

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP): A must-have for Oracle database administrators.

• MySQL Database Administrator Certification: For DBAs managing MySQL databases.

• IBM Certified Database Administrator: For those working with IBM DB2 databases.

• AWS Certified Database – Specialty: Relevant for cloud-based database management with Amazon Web Services (AWS).

• MongoDB Certified DBA: For those working with NoSQL databases.

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or CompTIA Security+: If the role involves database security.

Technical Skills and Experience:

• Database Management Systems (DBMS): Expertise in one or more DBMS platforms such as:

  • SQL Databases: Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL.

  • NoSQL Databases: MongoDB, Cassandra, Couchbase.

  • Cloud Databases: AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud Spanner, etc.

• Query Language: Proficiency in SQL (Structured Query Language) for querying and managing relational databases.

• Performance Tuning and Optimization: Experience with optimizing database performance, including indexing, query optimization, and resource allocation.

• Backup and Recovery: Hands-on experience with setting up and maintaining database backup and recovery strategies to prevent data loss.

• High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR): Knowledge of HA/DR solutions like SQL Server AlwaysOn, Oracle Data Guard, and replication techniques.

• Database Security: Understanding of encryption, user roles, permissions, and data protection practices. Implementing security patches and monitoring for vulnerabilities.

• Database Design and Modeling: Experience designing databases for efficient storage, querying, and scalability, including normalization and schema design.

• Data Migration: Experience with migrating databases across different environments (on-premises to cloud, between different DBMS).

• Scripting and Automation: Ability to automate repetitive tasks using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or other scripting languages.

• Monitoring and Maintenance: Familiarity with monitoring tools like SolarWinds, Redgate, or native DBMS tools for tracking performance and alerts.

Experience:

• 2-5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator or related role, with experience in database design, management, and optimization.

• Experience managing large-scale databases: Familiarity with enterprise-level databases, handling large volumes of data and high transaction rates.

• Cloud Database Management: Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and database solutions provided by these platforms (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database).

• Experience with Database Security: Implementing security best practices to protect sensitive data.

• Handling Multi-environment Deployments: Experience managing databases in development, testing, and production environments.

Soft Skills:

• Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent troubleshooting skills for identifying and resolving database performance issues and bottlenecks.

• Attention to Detail: Ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and consistency.

• Communication Skills: Ability to explain technical details to non-technical stakeholders and work closely with developers, IT teams, and business analysts.

• Project Management: Experience managing database projects, such as migrations, upgrades, or implementing new database technologies.

• Adaptability: Willingness to learn new database systems and stay updated with the latest technologies in the field.

• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, and network engineers.

Specialized Skills (Based on the Job):

• Database Replication: Setting up replication across multiple servers for load balancing and data redundancy.

• Data Warehousing: Experience with data warehousing concepts and systems like Amazon Redshift, Snowflake, or Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS).

• Big Data Management: Experience with big data tools and platforms like Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka.

• DevOps and CI/CD: Familiarity with DevOps processes for continuous integration and deployment of database changes, using tools like Jenkins or Docker.

• ETL Tools: Experience with ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) tools like SSIS, Talend, or Informatica for data integration and migration.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who fulfill the requirements can submit non-returnable copies of their CV, application letter and other testimonial documents in person to the TAF Energies Head Quarter, located at Wollo Sefer,in Front of Tebaber Berta Building. For more information contact Tel. +251115580686\ +251115580687\+251930099782\+251907256763