DATABASE / SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR AT AN IT FIRM - HR-AID CONSULTS

About Company:

HR-Aid Consults - Our client, an IT firm in Abuja, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• The Database Administrator is responsible for the overall management, security, performance and reliability of the Company and their customers IT systems and databases.
• The role ensures that business-critical applications and data are available, optimized and secure while also maintaining the underlying servers and system infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, configure and maintain database servers (e.g. Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL), including monitoring, tuning and troubleshooting issues.
• Monitor database performance and implement tuning measure to optimize efficiency
• Provide a seamless flow of information by keeping the database running smoothly.
• Ensure data security and integrity, including implementation of access controls, backups and recovery plans.
• Execute disaster recovery plans and procedures to ensure database availability during system outages or dysfunction.
• End-to-end delivery of IT business systems integration and support requirements.
• Design, implement, and maintain customer’s IT infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security.
• Administer and support core Microsoft, Linux, Cisco, Cloud, and virtualization technologies.
• Identify and implement database requirements for new or existing applications by working collaboratively with other teams.
• Perform regular data integrity checks and troubleshoot database-related issues
• Install, configure and maintain operating systems (Linus, Unix, Windows)
• Manage user accounts, permissions and system security policies
• Proactively manage and maintain server, cloud, networks, storage systems, and virtualization platforms.
• Write and deploy SQL patches.
• Monitor system performance and ensure high availability of IT services
• Implement system updates and upgrades
• Provide technical support for system and database issues
• Ensure compliance with data protection and regulatory standards
• Implement and monitor security protocols to safeguard systems and data
• Proactively and regularly make recommendations for system improvements.
• Be available for on-call support as needed.
• Conduct regular audit of databases and system vulnerabilities
• Maintain detailed documentation of database configurations
• Prepare reports on system performance, database usage and incident logs
• Other duties as assigned by Top Management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 4-5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• 2+ years of experience in administering, managing and tuning databases.
• Relevant database administration certificates, such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA).
• MCSE/MCSA certifications are an advantage.
• Experience with Linux and Unix Server environments is required.
• Experience in database backup, disaster recovery planning, performance optimization and data security.
• Strong Knowledge of database management systems such as MySQL and Oracle.
• Extensive experience with database technologies (MySQL, MS SQL, Cassandra, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB).
• Previous experience with DBA case tools (frontend/backend) and third-party tools
• Familiarity with programming languages and API
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to provide quick solutions to issues.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills to work in a team environment.
• Ability to use a scripting language (like Python or Peri) to automate database administration tasks.
• Good grasp of cloud and virtualization technologies.
• Knowledge of database automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc.
• Experience in cloud database technologies, like Amazon RDS or Microsoft Azure a plus

Salary

Application Closing Date: 14th October, 2025

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates should send their CV to: talent@hr-aidconsults.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.