JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Manager Database and Security works directly under the Manager Database and Security. This role is responsible for assisting in the overall management and oversight of the organization’s database systems and security infrastructure. The Assistant Manager will collaborate with the Manager to ensure the reliability, stability, security, and optimal performance of databases, while implementing and maintaining robust security measures to protect sensitive data.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Assist the Manager Database and Security in Installing, creating, upgrading & supporting Oracle and SQL server databases in production & development environments, applying patches on production, test & development instances.
- Monitor performance of database systems resources and query throughput
- Optimize SQL Code as necessary
- Migrating Data between systems
- Monitor and maintain database storage resources
- Monitor and maintain database maintenance plans for backups, index rebuild/defragment, and database statistics
- Performing day-to-day activities: such as daily error checks and database health monitoring of physical resources (disk space, memory, CPU, etc.) and performance parameters adjustment as needed.
- Assist in the development and implementation of security policies, procedures, and standards for database systems.
- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
- Implement and manage security controls to protect against unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security threats.
- Maintain database documentation as required
- Work under the guidance of the Manager Database and Security to maintain and administer database security access
- Trouble shoot and resolve database connectivity issues
- Follow Change Management processes to implement database configuration changes
- Follow Problem Management processes to troubleshoot and resolve recurring issues
- Proactively monitor and respond to database Alerts.
Specialist Skills or Knowledge Required:
- Manage multiple database and application servers in a highly complex integrated environment
- Demonstrated ability to maintain data integrity of databases.
- Expertise in developing SQL statements, procedures and functions
- Good communication skills and management reporting
- Responsibility, reliability, and a proactive approach.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or a related field.
- 3 years’ experience in Oracle and SQL Server databases.
- Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity and SQL
Interested and qualified persons should submit single PDF file comprising application, curriculum vitae, educational and professional qualifications. The CVs should have contact telephone numbers and names of at least three (3) referees. Applications should be done online on the link HERE. Applications should be received not later than 13 September 2024.
Applications should be addressed to:
Human Capital Director.
Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC)
Head Office Examination Centre
Upper East Road, Mount Pleasant
P.O. BOX CY1464, Causeway
Harare
NB. ZIMSEC recruitment policy does not require any prospective job seekers to make payment to the Council or any of its employees as a way of securing employment.
ZIMSEC is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnical backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED