The specific responsibilities will include:
Design/implement data persistence solutions with the right database solution.
Implementation of best practice guidelines and policies relating to databases as well as capacity planning of databases, storage, and backup.
Ownership of operational stability of business-critical database instances.
Day-to-day proactive monitoring, including monitoring error logs, database and log space, user activity, and resource utilization.
SQL and DB performance tuning, reporting, and forecasting.
Developing and refining backup procedures and policy.
Creating automation tools for managing relational databases (auditing, account management, backup/restore, discovery, schema deployment)
Working with infrastructure owners to test and verify the integrity of data archives.
Storage management, including storage design, configurations, implementation, additions, and consolidations.
Storage capacity planning and implementation.
Performance monitoring, troubleshooting proactive support, and problem analysis as may be assigned by the manager.
Managing and supporting the SAN Environment
Operation and support of data enterprise backup systems
Scheduling of backup jobs based on documented procedures and schedules.
Providing improvement feedback on backup procedures and standards. 
Qualifications, Skills & Competencies:
Minimum BSc. Degree in Computer Science or in a related Discipline
Minimum of 5 years in Database Administration
Certification in Oracle and SQL Databases
Certifications in VMware, EMC, and/or other related certifications
Virtualization/Storage/Backup Technologies is an added advantage
Demands of the Job:
Excellent oral, written communication, and presentation skills (at C Level)
Experience with Microsoft public, hybrid and private cloud will be an added advantage
Must have strong Windows/Linux/Unix skills.
Strong storage design and administration is an added advantage.
High level of integrity and professionalism, especially in dealing with highly confidential information