The job holder shall be responsible for the management, maintenance, security and integrity of the Authority’s Information Technology databases. Duties and Responsibilities: Implement encryption, access controls, backup strategies as well as set up database auditing tools to track access and changes. Develop and implement data quality, usage, and lifecycle management policies. Manage database performance and capacity through regular tuning, optimization, archiving and take remedial action where necessary. Manage and ensure back-up restoration procedures are conducted and implement maintenance plans and ensure these are executed in accordance with stipulated policies. Identify servers for deployment of business applications and software installation procedures and monitor server conditions and resolve any issues arising. Coordinate third party update to tax system and resolve outages, disasters and other problems promptly. Improve SQL query performance, indexing strategies and ensure databases can handle growth (sharing, replication, clustering). Optimize database infrastructure costs, i.e licencing. Manage relationships with third-party providers, data engineers and analysts. Trouble shoot diagnose and resolve database issues. Balance technical depth with business acumen, ensuring databases support organizational goals securely and efficiently. Implement corporate initiatives in the Unit: Performance Management, Audit, Integrity, Quality Management Systems, and Risk Management. Support staff career development and performance enhancement within the unit, ensuring alignment with departmental goals.
