About the position
Database Management
Position Overview:
Database Management will spearhead the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise-wide database systems. This role ensures optimal performance, security, and scalability of SQL Server environments while driving compliance and supporting strategic digital initiatives.
Core Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute a forward-looking strategy for the organization's database infrastructure.
- Align database systems with business intelligence tools, enterprise applications, and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee capacity planning, lifecycle management, and robust disaster recovery protocols.
Technical Management
- Administer and optimize SQL Server deployments, including clustered, virtual, and cloud-based systems.
- Lead resolution efforts for critical database incidents and performance bottlenecks.
- Govern change management, patching, and maintenance workflows.
Governance & Compliance
- Enforce data governance frameworks, access controls, and audit trails in line with standards like ISO 27001 and POPIA.
- Safeguard sensitive data across clinical, financial, and operational domains.
- Partner with cybersecurity teams to uphold organizational security policies.
Collaboration & Support
- Collaborate with analytics and business teams to ensure databases meet reporting and operational needs.
- Provide strategic guidance during projects involving data migrations, upgrades, or structural changes.
Team Development
- Build and mentor a high-performing team of Database Administrators and Engineers.
- Establish best practices, documentation standards, and targeted training programs.
- Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
Experience:
- 8-10 years of hands-on SQL Server database administration.
- 3+ years in a leadership role overseeing database teams or large-scale environments.
Technical Expertise:
- Proficiency in clustered SQL architectures, SSIS/SSRS, Power BI integration, and data warehousing.
- Deep understanding of data governance, backup strategies, and regulatory compliance.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic vision for database architecture and security
- Expertise in high-availability systems and disaster recovery
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Mastery of data lifecycle management and metadata governance
- Effective stakeholder collaboration
- Analytical problem-solving and risk management
Summary:
This is a senior leadership role demanding a blend of technical mastery and strategic acumen. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned SQL Server expert with proven leadership experience, a commitment to compliance, and the ability to drive innovation in database management.
Desired Skills:
- Database Management
- Database security
- Database administration
- cybersecurity
- SQL architectures
- SSIS/SSRS
- Power BI integration
Desired Qualification Level:
