Server Administrator 1

Job Title/ Position

Backup & Database Administrator

Reports To

Lead, Infrastructure

Location

Head Office

Job Summary

The Backup & Database Administrator is responsible for the administration, protection, and operational reliability of enterprise database platforms and backup systems supporting critical business applications.

The role ensures that enterprise data infrastructure remains secure, recoverable, highly available, and compliant with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Operating within a large-scale enterprise IT environment and organizations, the role safeguards the organization’s most asset data, by implementing robust backup, recovery, and database administration strategies across hybrid infrastructure environments.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Database Administration

• Install, configure, and maintain enterprise database systems including:
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Azure SQL Databases & SQL Managed Instances
• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• Perform database provisioning and configuration according to enterprise standards.
• Manage database instances, schemas, and objects.
• Monitor database health and performance.

Backup and Recovery Management

• Design and implement enterprise backup strategies for databases and server platforms.
• Manage backup systems and software platforms.
• Configure automated backup jobs and retention policies.
• Perform regular backup validation and recovery testing.
• Effective backup strategies ensure minimal data loss and enable rapid restoration of business-critical systems during failures.

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

• Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans for database systems.
• Implement replication, failover, and high-availability configurations.
• Participate in disaster recovery drills and testing exercises.
• Ensure that data recovery objectives meet organizational recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO).

Database Performance Optimization

• Monitor database performance and system resource utilization.
• Optimize queries, indexing strategies, and database structures.
• Identify and resolve database bottlenecks affecting application performance.
• Collaborate with application teams to improve database efficiency.

Security and Access Control

• Implement database security policies and access control mechanisms.
• Manage database user roles and permissions.
• Apply encryption, auditing, and compliance controls.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to mitigate database threats.

Storage and Data Management

• Manage database storage, allocation, and growth.
• Monitor storage utilization and plan for capacity expansion.
• Optimize database storage structures and archiving strategies.

Data Integrity and Quality Assurance

• Ensure data consistency and integrity across enterprise systems.
• Implement data validation procedures and integrity checks.
• Troubleshoot database corruption or data anomalies.

Infrastructure Integration

• Integrate databases with enterprise infrastructure including:
• Application servers
• Cloud platforms
• Analytics environments
• Backup and storage systems
• Support DevOps pipelines and automated database deployments.

Monitoring and Incident Management

• Monitor database and backup systems using enterprise monitoring platforms.
• Respond to database incidents and service disruptions.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Documentation and Governance

• Maintain documentation for database architecture and backup procedures.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise data governance policies.
• Support internal and external audits related to data protection and compliance.

Key Requirements

Computer Engineering

Information Systems

Data Engineering

Related technical discipline

Equivalent professional experience may be considered.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS (PREFERRED)

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

Commvault Certified Engineer – Command Centre

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENS

Minimum Experience

5-8 years working experience in:

Database administration

Backup and recovery management

Enterprise data infrastructure

Required Experience

Managing enterprise relational databases

Designing backup and recovery strategies

Implementing disaster recovery solutions

Performance tuning of database systems

Supporting enterprise application platforms

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

•         Analytical Thinking

Ability to diagnose complex database performance issues.

•         Attention to Detail

Maintaining accuracy in database configurations and backup policies.

•         Collaboration

Working effectively with network teams, application teams, and cybersecurity teams.

•         Communication

Explaining database and recovery procedures to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

KPIs

• ≥ 99.95% Database Availability
• ≥ 99.9% Successful Backup Verification Rate
• ≤ 10ms Average Query Latency (where applicable)
• ≤ 0.5% Failed Job/Query Rate
• 100% DR test compliance annually
• Quarterly Recovery drill with documentation and signoff from partners and other relevant stakeholders

Key Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals (preferred).
• Proficiency in Windows Server, Active Directory, and virtualisation technologies.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in server administration.

Competence Requirements

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple server environments.
• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills