Database Administrator

Technology
Lagos State
September 16, 2025
Full Time

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Job Description

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Database Administrator

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, upgrade, and patch Oracle Database software.
  • Manage database objects including tables, indexes, views, procedures, and triggers.
  • Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and optimization.
  • Manage Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, and other high availability configurations.
  • Automate administrative tasks through scripts and job scheduling.

Monitoring and Performance Management:

  • Implement continuous monitoring using tools (OEM, AWR, ASH, etc.).
  • Identify and resolve bottlenecks and performance issues.
  • Generate periodic health reports on database performance.

Backup and Recovery:

  • Design, implement, document and manage RMAN-based backup and recovery strategies.
  • Perform regular backups and validate recovery procedures.
  • Support point-in-time recovery as needed.

Security and Compliance:

  • Ensure database security via user access controls, roles, and audit trails.
  • Apply Oracle security patches in line with vendor recommendations.
  • Support internal and external audits related to data and systems.

Incident and Change Management:

  • Respond to incidents and service disruptions in line with the agreed SLA.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues as defined in the SLA.
  • Manage change requests affecting the database environment.

Documentation and Reporting:

  • Maintain up-to-date documentation of database configurations, architecture, and procedures.
  • Provide weekly and monthly reports on database uptime, incidents, and resolutions.
  • Keep the HOD informed of known issues, trends, and improvement recommendations.

New Database Instance, Re-architecting, Implementing and Creating:

  • For all projects relating to the Oracle DB, creating instances, reinstalling and configuring on a new operating system shall be carried out when requested and required to optimize the DB.
  • All DB projects are to be handled promptly, with an upfront implementation plan shared with the HOD for approval and acceptance.

Requirements

  • Candidates should possess a relevant qualifications and experiences.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interetsed and qualified candidates should send their resume in PDF to: contact@gvapartners.com and tisea@gvapartners.com using the job title as the subjcet of the mail.

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