Administrator, Database

September 16, 2025

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Job Description

Stanbic IBTC Bank is a leading African banking group focused on emerging markets globally. It has been a mainstay of South Africa’s financial system for 150 years, and now spans 16 countries across the African continent.

Standard Bank is a firm believer in technical innovation, to help us guarantee exceptional client service and leading edge financial solutions. Our growing global success reflects our commitment to the latest solutions, the best people, and a uniquely flexible and vibrant working culture. To help us drive our success into the future, we are looking for resourceful individuals to join our dedicated team at our offices.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Administrator, Database

Job Ref ID: 80442981A-0001
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

Job Description

  • The Database Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of Databases.
  • The Database Administrator carries out responsibilities in some or all of the following technical areas: Installation, configuration and upgrade of database systems.
  • Creating, and maintaining of all databases required for Production, Disaster Recovery, development and testing usage, Performance tuning and optimization of database systems, Plans and implements backup and recovery of databases in collaboration with IT Data Processing Team, Setup, and maintenance of online replication of data from Production to Disaster Recovery (DR) and Data Reservoir environments, Monitoring and Maintenance of Database Systems.
  • Performing in conjunction with system administrators, the capacity planning required in creating and maintaining the various databases for the use of the Bank.
  • Performs failover and switchover of databases as required for disaster recovery purposes.

Qualifications

  • First degree in IT and Computer Sciences or any related field
  • OCP, ITIL Foundation, Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner is an added advantage
  • Minimum of 1-2 years Knowledge and understanding of Database Administration
  • Minimum of 5-year post qualification experience in a similar or related position.

Additional Information:
Behavioural Competencies:

  • Interacting with People
  • Exploring Possibilities
  • Developing Expertise
  • Establishing Rapport
  • Thinking Positively

Technical Competencies:

  • IT Operations
  • Database Administration
  • Technical Analysis
  • IT Knowledge
  • IT Systems

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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