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JOB ROLE: DATA CENTRE ANALYST (DCA)

Jobe Code: DCA

Grade alignment: Manager- Asst. Manager

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates physical changes to computer databases; and installs, tests and implements physical databases, applying knowledge of database management system
• Designs logical and physical databases, establishing physical database parameters
• Calculates optimum values for database parameters such as amount of computer memory to be used by database
• Specifies user access levels for segment of one or more data items such as insert, replace, retrieve or delete data.
• Specifies which users can access databases and what data can be accessed by user
• Tests and correcting errors and refining changes to database
• Monitors database performance such as distribution of records and amount of available memory
• Implements databases back up, recovery and archiving functions and routines and ensures the integrity of the database
• Writes program specifications for database loads and cross-platform activities.
• Maintains, enhances, and designs data dictionaries, physical and logical database models, and performance tuning.
• Develops instructions for operations domain to perform data dictionary back-up and recovery.
• Provides instructions to operations for routine maintenance and support tasks. Provide second tier support in case of problems outside the scope of operations personnel.
• Monitors database performance and space requirements.
• Performs or supervises performance tuning. Builds, tests, and implements changes to the databases, disaster recovery plans, and operations.

SKILL AND COMPETENCES REQUIRED

Core Skills

• Adequate knowledge of Enterprise Management system
• Adequate knowledge of networking – LAN and WAN
• In-Depth Knowledge of and experience in major operating systems such as MS Windows 2000/2003, Unix Solaris, Linux etc
• In-depth knowledge of relational database management system (RDBMS) especially Oracle database
• In-depth knowledge of database planning and sizing
• Working knowledge of data modelling
• Working knowledge of data mining, data warehousing
• In-depth knowledge of storage and archiving technology
• Adequate knowledge of architecture environments

Generic Skills

• A fair knowledge of banking especially central banking
• Good written and oral communication ability
• Action planning, Motivating, Analytical mind and strong problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work independently in a highly dynamic environment and work under intense pressure.
  

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• First degree or HND in Computer Science and computer related disciplines (Computer Engineering, Computer with Economics, Computer with Mathematics, MIS & Electrical/ Electronics.
• Post Graduate Degree in management is an added advantage.
• Membership of professional management or information systems bodies is
  required e.g. NIM, NCS, CPN,
  

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 4 years experience in an IT function, 2 years of which must have been spent in data centre operations
  

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