Database Administrator

Reports to: Senior Database Administrator
Level: Intermediate
Location: Dar Es Salaam
Industry: Airline-Aviation
Job Type: Full time

Position Summary

The Database Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining databases that store sensitive immigration-related data. This role ensures the integrity, security, and performance of databases to support critical operations such as visa processing, case management, and compliance monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Database Maintenance: Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot databases to ensure high availability and optimal performance.
• Data Security: Implement and enforce security measures, including access controls and encryption, to protect sensitive immigration data.
• Backup & Recovery: Develop and manage backup and recovery processes to safeguard data integrity and availability.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze and optimize database performance, ensuring efficient query execution and minimal downtime.
• System Integration: Collaborate with developers and system administrators to integrate databases with immigration software platforms and APIs.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of database configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Compliance: Ensure databases comply with legal and regulatory standards, such as GDPR or immigration-specific data privacy laws.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

• 3–5 years of experience in database administration, preferably in industries handling sensitive data (e.g., legal, government, or immigration).
• Proficiency with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, or Microsoft SQL Server.
• Familiarity with cloud database solutions like AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud Spanner.

• Strong understanding of database security, including encryption and access control.
• Proficiency in database programming languages (e.g., SQL, PL/SQL, T-SQL).
• Knowledge of data modeling, schema design, and normalization.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Relevant certifications to enhance qualifications include but not limited to:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
• Oracle Database 19c Administrator Certified Professional
• AWS Certified Database – Specialty
• MongoDB Certified DBA Associate
• Fluency in both English and Kiswahili (spoken and written).
• Previous experience in the aviation industry is a plus.
• Tanzanian national only.