North Johannesburg: Database Administrator posted by GMI Advisory

About the Role

GMI Advisory is seeking a highly skilled Database Administrator to join our team in North Johannesburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining databases, as well as ensuring the security and compliance of our systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to work on complex projects and develop their skills in database administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of computer science principles, information management principles, automated data processing (ADP) functions, hardware and software systems’ structures and operation, and computer programming languages and techniques to solve automation problems
• Interface with and use minicomputer and mainframe computer systems in addressing project objectives
• Use standard or conventional approaches, methods and techniques to define, plan, organize, design, refresh/modify, test and integrate data base or data processing systems, computer hardware systems and simulation models
• Assist in formulating architectural design, functional specifications, interfaces and documentation of hardware or software system
• Use detailed specifications and adapt standardized techniques, methods, criteria and precedents to refresh or modify portions of a system or program
• Responsible for segments or phases of broader and more complex projects
• Complete Annual Security Audits with USARC Cyber Team

Requirements

• Diploma or postgraduate Degree in computer science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or engineering from an accredited college or university; or eight (8) years of combined education (at the undergraduate level in any academic field) and at least three (3) years’ experience
• 8-15 years of experience working with progressively more complex or large-scale databases
• Experience and / or the ability to perform software program refreshment, systems testing, and production of graphic and statistical reports
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software, to include, but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Windows Server 2019 Configuration and Administration
• Knowledge of Internet Information Server (IIS) 8.5 administration
• Ability to implement DISA required Server configurations
• Maintain Compliance provided by DISA STIGs

Salary & Benefits

• Not specified in the original job description