Job Title: IT
Database Administrator Officer
Database Administrator Officer
Organisation: Financial
Intelligence Authority (FIA)
Intelligence Authority (FIA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Senior
Network and Database Administrative Officer
Network and Database Administrative Officer
About US:
The establishment of a
Financial Intelligence Authority and a Financial Intelligence Authority Board
Under the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2013 is for the prohibition and prevention
of money laundering, in order to combat money laundering activities.
Financial Intelligence Authority and a Financial Intelligence Authority Board
Under the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2013 is for the prohibition and prevention
of money laundering, in order to combat money laundering activities.
Job Summary: The IT
Database Administrator will be responsible for planning, development,
maintenance, performance, integrity and security of the organization’s business
databases.
Database Administrator will be responsible for planning, development,
maintenance, performance, integrity and security of the organization’s business
databases.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Build database systems of high availability and quality depending
on each end user’s specialised role - Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques
and backup data - Minimize database downtime and manage parameters
to provide fast query responses - Provide proactive and reactive data management support and training to
users - Determine, enforce and document database
policies, procedures and standards - Perform tests and evaluations regularly to
ensure data security, privacy and integrity - Keenly monitor database performance, implement
changes and apply new
patches and versions when required
Key Result Areas:
- Configuration and installation of network and
internet security. - Configuration and installation of all network
software packages used by the Authority. - Provide orientation to new users of existing technology.
- Support staff through advice on potential uses
of existing technology.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) IT
Database Administrator job opportunity must hold a Bachelor’s
degree in computer science; in computer software/computer systems
engineering; electronics;
or information technology. - Professional certification such as Microsoft
Certified Solution Developer (MCSD), Oracle Certified Developer (OCD),
MCDBA, or equivalent will be an added advantage. - A Master’s Degree in related field will be an
added advantage - Three or more years DBA experience with
Microsoft SQL Server (2008 or greater) in a production environment is
required. Experience configuring, implementing and supporting large highly
available SQL Server environments, including experience with Failover Cluster and database
mirroring/ always on is also required. - Familiarity with operating systems such as
Windows Server, Unix/Linux; Database platforms such as MS SQL server and
Oracle RDBMS; and Data Warehousing methodologies. Precise i3 or similar SQL Diagnostic Monitoring system
for reporting is required. - Knowledge of disaster recovery principles and
practices, including planning, testing, backup/ restore using disk-based
backup solutions - Familiarity with the main data manipulation
languages and the principles of database design - Three or more years DBA experience with
Microsoft SQL Server (2008 or greater) in a production environment is
required. Experience configuring, implementing and supporting large highly available - SQL
Server environments, including experience with Failover Cluster and
database mirroring/ always on is also required. - Knowledge and understanding of the Authority’s
vision, mission and
objectives; - Knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering act, 2013,
Anti-Terrorism Act, respective regulations and FATF standards; - Familiarity with the main data manipulation
languages and the principles of database design; - Extremely organized, detail oriented and able to keep accurate records
and ensure proper follow up ; - Good communication, teamwork and negotiation
skills; - Problem-solving and good analytical skills;
- Flexibility and adaptability;
- The skill to work to tight deadlines under
pressure; - .Works well independently and as part of a
team; - Time management skills;
- A willingness to keep up to date with
developments in new technology; - Good decision making skills;
- Can take initiative;
- Keen attention to detail;
- Person of high integrity;
- Ability to handle sensitive information and
maintain confidentiality;
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested
applicants send their applications which should
include:
applicants send their applications which should
include:
- A
detailed curriculum vitae (CV) photocopied and submitted in triplicate (3
copies). - Copies
of academic and professional certificates and other supporting documents (3
copies) - Current
and Expected Remuneration. - Contact
Information of three references with emails and phone numbers.
All applications should be
addressed and hand delivered to:
addressed and hand delivered to:
The Human Resource Manager
Financial Intelligence
Authority
Authority
Ground Floor Rwenzori Towers
(Wing B),
(Wing B),
Plot 6 Nakasero Road.
Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 3rd May 2018 by 5:00PM
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