NAIROBI STOCK EXCHANGE DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR JOB IN KENYA

The Nairobi Stock Exchange is
seeking to recruit an exceptional
professional to fill the position of

DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
Roles and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager ,
Information Technology, the
successful candidate will be
responsible for :
*Custody of NSE
enterprise databases
both on the primary
sites as well as the
*Disaster Recovery site
and overseeing
operational functions
of mission critical
systems.
*Developing and
implementing security
procedures for
database
applications,
considering issues
such as employee
data access needs
and risk of data loss
or disclosure .
*Evaluation of user
requests for new,
modified or updated
software application
programmes to
determine feasibility
and compatibility with
the Broker back office
system;
*Care and
maintenance of the
broker back office
(BBO) system ,
automated trading
system (ATS), ACCPAC
financial system and
other Database
systems across the
organisation,
*Oversee the internet
trading platform for
the BBO including the
connectivity of
websites to the
system, database
connectivity,
multimedia and
searchable content,
as well as
troubleshooting basic
problems.
*Reviewing, testing
and evaluating the
Database & Related
systems existing to
determine their
effectiveness,
reliability and
compatibility;
*Coordinating the BBO
training and
certification
programme as well as
responding to
technical queries on
the BBO system

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
*A graduate in a
relevant discipline, a
professional
qualification in one of
the following CISA,
CISM, UNIX and
Oracle is an added
advantage.
*A minimum of 4 years
experience in
managing Oracle
databases, Unix,
Windows Server and
working knowledge of
MS SQL,
*Advanced and broad
IT Knowledge in data
and systems security,
operating systems,
network design and
security as well as
system auditing.
*Ability to maintain
confidentiality of
privileged information
and to ensure
absolute discretion
and sensitivity to
confidential matters.
*Strong
communication skills
– both written and
oral and
interpersonal skills
with excellent team
working skills .

This is a challenging role that
provides an opportunity for
professional growth in a highly
dynamic work environment .

If you are up to the challenge and
can clearly demonstrate your ability
to meet the criteria given above,
please submit your application with
a detailed CV stating your current
position, remuneration,
qualifications, experience , names &
addresses of three referees and
email & telephone contacts together
with copies of your academic and
professional certificates and
testimonials by Friday 26th August
2011 to :

The Chief Executive
Nairobi Stock Exchange
Nation Centre , 1st Floor
P. O . Box 43633-00100,
Nairobi

Email: recruitment@nse.co.ke

Only shortlisted applicants will be
contacted.