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Senior Database Administrator
2025-06-12T06:38:40+00:00
Uganda Registration Services Bureau
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FULL_TIME
 
Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Public Administration, and Government
Media, Communications & Writing
UGX
 
MONTH
2025-06-18T17:00:00+00:00
 
Uganda
8

Job Purpose

To design, implement, manage and secure databases to ensure high availability, performance, and data integrity.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

    • Install, configure, upgrade, and manage database software (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, etc.).
    • Ensure backup and recovery mechanisms are in place and tested regularly.
    • Monitor database performance and perform tuning as needed.
    • Set up and manage replication, clustering, and high-availability configurations.
    • Develop and enforce database policies, procedures, and standards.
    • Maintain database documentation including architecture, configuration, and change logs.
    • Collaborate with development and operations teams to optimize database interaction.
    • Implement security measures to protect sensitive data.

Person Specifications

Academic Qualifications

    • An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field from a recognized institution.
    • A Postgraduate Diploma in Database Management, Information Systems or a related field is an added advantage.
    • Relevant certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Microsoft SQL Server Certification, or PostgreSQL are an added advantage.

Work Experience

At least five (5) years’ experience in database administration, three (3) of which should have been at Officer level in a reputable institution.

Key Competences

Technical

    • Database design and optimization
    • Backup and recovery
    • Performance tuning
    • Security and access control

Behavioral

    • Analytical skills
    • Communication and documentation
    • Reliability and accountability
    • Problem-solving
Key Duties & Responsibilities Install, configure, upgrade, and manage database software (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, etc.). Ensure backup and recovery mechanisms are in place and tested regularly. Monitor database performance and perform tuning as needed. Set up and manage replication, clustering, and high-availability configurations. Develop and enforce database policies, procedures, and standards. Maintain database documentation including architecture, configuration, and change logs. Collaborate with development and operations teams to optimize database interaction. Implement security measures to protect sensitive data.
 
Person Specifications Academic Qualifications An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field from a recognized institution. A Postgraduate Diploma in Database Management, Information Systems or a related field is an added advantage. Relevant certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Microsoft SQL Server Certification, or PostgreSQL are an added advantage. Work Experience At least five (5) years’ experience in database administration, three (3) of which should have been at Officer level in a reputable institution.
bachelor degree
60
JOB-684a75f0a879e

Vacancy title:
Senior Database Administrator

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Media, Communications & Writing]

Jobs at:
Uganda Registration Services Bureau

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, June 18 2025

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 12 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose

To design, implement, manage and secure databases to ensure high availability, performance, and data integrity.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

    • Install, configure, upgrade, and manage database software (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, etc.).
    • Ensure backup and recovery mechanisms are in place and tested regularly.
    • Monitor database performance and perform tuning as needed.
    • Set up and manage replication, clustering, and high-availability configurations.
    • Develop and enforce database policies, procedures, and standards.
    • Maintain database documentation including architecture, configuration, and change logs.
    • Collaborate with development and operations teams to optimize database interaction.
    • Implement security measures to protect sensitive data.

Person Specifications

Academic Qualifications

    • An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field from a recognized institution.
    • A Postgraduate Diploma in Database Management, Information Systems or a related field is an added advantage.
    • Relevant certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Microsoft SQL Server Certification, or PostgreSQL are an added advantage.

Work Experience

At least five (5) years’ experience in database administration, three (3) of which should have been at Officer level in a reputable institution.

Key Competences

Technical

    • Database design and optimization
    • Backup and recovery
    • Performance tuning
    • Security and access control

Behavioral

    • Analytical skills
    • Communication and documentation
    • Reliability and accountability
    • Problem-solving

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Data, Monitoring, and Research jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, June 18 2025
Duty Station: Kampala
Posted: 12-06-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 09-06-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 09-06-2068
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