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Database Administrator at GVA Partners

GVA PartnersLagos, Nigeria Networking and Tech Support
Full Time
Growth in Value Alliance (GV Alliance) Partners is a business advisory and market intelligence services firm. Our objectives are to assist organizations to achieve their growth aspirations by providing market intelligence, strategy blueprint, IT solution delivery expertise and business operation improvement capabilities. GVA Partners is also a leading name within the recruitment industry. We have built our reputation on over the years by understanding the markets, businesses and individuals within the markets we work with and this has enabled us to deliver seamless and comprehensive recruitment solutions Our Value Proposition GVA’s unique value proposition is our familiarity with both global and local business environment and depth of expertise of our consultants. Our consultants have deep industry experience and have worked in various roles as project managers, solutions architect, business analysts, product developers, strategy consultants and have over the years assisted global clients in delivering market changing solutions. We typically resource all engagements with personnel that have gained direct and related experience from similar assignments. Our approach takes an industry focus by working with business owners to solve their toughest challenges through applied innovation backed by skilled resources, deep strategic alliances and full spectrum delivery across strategy, implementation management and operations. GVA has always been known for foresight, resilience and impact. We are known for our deep industry and functional expertise and we employ a practical approach to build capabilities and deliver real impacts. Our clients expect exceptional results and we succeed by being integral to their success.

About the Role

  • We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Database Administrator (DBA) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and security of our Oracle database environments, while supporting business operations and critical projects. This role requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage complex database infrastructures in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Database Administration

  • Install, configure, upgrade, and patch Oracle Database software.
  • Manage database objects (tables, indexes, views, procedures, triggers).
  • Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and optimization.
  • Administer Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, and high-availability configurations.
  • Automate administrative tasks with scripts and job scheduling.

Monitoring & Performance Management

  • Implement continuous monitoring with tools (OEM, AWR, ASH, etc.).
  • Identify and resolve bottlenecks and performance issues.
  • Generate periodic health and performance reports.

Backup & Recovery

  • Design, implement, and manage RMAN-based backup and recovery strategies.
  • Perform regular backups and validate recovery procedures.
  • Support point-in-time recovery when needed.

Security & Compliance

  • Enforce database security through user access controls, roles, and audit trails.
  • Apply Oracle security patches in line with vendor recommendations.
  • Support internal and external audits.

Incident & Change Management

  • Respond to incidents and disruptions in line with SLA.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues.
  • Manage change requests impacting database environments.

Documentation & Reporting

  • Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, architecture, and procedures.
  • Provide weekly/monthly reports on uptime, incidents, and resolutions.
  • Project & Implementation Support
  • Create and configure new Oracle DB instances as required.
  • Re-architect and optimize existing database environments.
  • Develop and share project implementation plans for approval.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Proven experience as an Oracle Database Administrator.
  • Strong knowledge of Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, and RMAN.
  • Experience with performance tuning and troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with database security best practices.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

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