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DIB Bank Kenya Limited (DIBBKE) is a fully owned subsidiary of Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC (UAE), a pioneering institution that blends traditional Shariah values with innovation and modern banking technology. The bank offers a wide range of Shariah-compliant financial solutions and is dedicated to delivering excellence in service, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Database Administrator job at DIB Bank Kenya Limited (DIBBKE) | Apply Now
Nairobi, Kenya
Are you looking for Management jobs in Kenya 2025 today? then you might be interested in Database Administrator job at DIB Bank Kenya Limited (DIBBKE)
Full Time
Deadline:
3 Oct 2025
Job Title
Database Administrator job at DIB Bank Kenya Limited (DIBBKE)
DIB Bank Kenya Limited (DIBBKE)
Job Description
The position entails end-to-end database management, including identifying and resolving SQL server issues, improving system performance, and supporting business-critical operations. The Database Administrator will engage with vendors, enhance disaster recovery systems, monitor database health, and support reporting and project deployment. They will also play a key role in ensuring compliance with security updates, managing audit issues, and providing technical support to the ICT team.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
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How to Apply
Manage database availability, tuning, backups, and recovery.
Identify and resolve complex SQL server issues in large-scale banking environments.
Implement new technologies and improve database performance.
Engage vendor support for resolving technical challenges.
Create and maintain a knowledge base for ICT team reference.
Support daily refresh of reporting databases and reporting platforms.
Enhance and implement Oracle disaster recovery solutions.
Monitor and allocate storage resources efficiently.
Ensure compliance with audit, change management, and security requirements.
Provide support for project development, testing, and deployment.
Apply regular security updates, vulnerability management, and patches.
Participate in system maintenance and upgrade activities.
Perform database monitoring and corrective actions.
Offer ad hoc support for Oracle database-related tasks.
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Science, or a related field.
Minimum of 4 years’ hands-on experience in database administration.
Professional certifications: Microsoft Certified Professional, ITIL Certified.
Strong problem-solving skills with ability to minimize downtime.
Real-time problem resolution capabilities.
Assertiveness, flexibility, and adaptability to change.
Strong team collaboration and communication skills.
Proficiency in database and process management.
Knowledge of Islamic banking principles and Shariah laws is an added advantage.
Ability to perform root cause analysis for recurring issues.
