CIB Kenya
Are you the go-to person when things go wrong in a database?
Do you thrive in high-stakes environments where uptime isn’t just a goal-it’s a must? If that sounds like you, CIB Kenya is looking for a Database Administrator who’s hands-on, detail-obsessed, and always three steps ahead.
Your Mission:
As our Database Administrator, you’ll play a mission-critical role in developing, maintaining, securing, and optimizing our core database infrastructure. You’ll collaborate across teams, manage high-availability environments, and ensure round-the-clock database performance in support of our banking operations.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure 24/7 support for mission-critical databases.
Develop and execute robust backup and recovery strategies.
Optimize database license use and support costs.
Manage high-availability tools like RAC, Data Guard, and RMAN.
Monitor and fine-tune database performance for lightning-fast query responses.
Build strong vendor relationships and track SLAs to deliver value.
Enforce change management processes and close audit issues.
Run patching, privilege reviews, and compliance tasks with discipline.
Install, configure, and maintain RDBMS platforms: Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL, Postgres.
Lead schema design, capacity planning, and disaster recovery setups.
Secure data access, monitor vulnerabilities, and respond proactively.
Document processes, implement data standards, and drive database audits.
Support Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and liaise with internal teams to ensure ongoing stability.
What we are looking for:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
Certifications in ITIL, OCA/OCP/OCE/OCM, or similar.
PMP/PRINCE2 or other project management certification (preferred).
Deep knowledge of Oracle Engineered Systems (ODA, Exadata).
Hands-on experience with major RDBMS platforms (Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL, Postgres).
5+ years of database and storage support in medium to large organizations.
Banking or financial services sector experience is a strong advantage.
Why CIB Kenya?
We’re not just building systems-we’re building a smarter, faster, and more secure future for banking. Join a high-performance team that values innovation, resilience, and collaboration.
If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a difference, apply now and become a key player in CIB Bank’s success story!
Send your CV to: recruitment@cibke.com
By: Tuesday, 10th June, 2025
