Job Purpose

Coordinate implementation and monitoring of database server engine, and manages all aspects of a database including installation, configuration, data migration, security, backups, troubleshooting, and data recovery.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and implementation of databases to ensure adequate hosting, availability and security of information.
• Coordinate access and security, controlling access permissions and privileges to ensure only authorized access to data.
• Coordinate monitoring of database and application performance and managing parameters to provide fast and optimal query response to front end users.
• Supervise development of database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata – data about data).
• Supervise deployment and maintenance of computer infrastructure and the diagnosis and resolution of technical problems and issues.
• Coordinate data storage and recovery.
• Coordinate support of user requests.
• Coordinate implementation and review of ICT security policies, standards, procedures and guidelines to align with the GOK standards.
• Monitor Security Systems in the Institute including Firewall, Antivirus, CCTV and Uninterruptible Power Systems.
• Coordinate design, implementation, operation and maintenance of the information security management system.
• Coordinate maintenance of ICT security tools and contact lists and analyse system security logs.
• Coordinate implementation of security awareness, training and educational activities to promote risk awareness.
• Coordinate creation of user profiles and passwords for staff access to domain services.
• Coordinate design set up, management and configuration of complex switching environments and complex wireless networks.
• Coordinate configuration, set up and maintenance of Firewalls, routers, VPN Concentrators and Security appliances for access to vital mission critical applications.
• Supervise set up and maintenance of the LAN and its associated components.
• Provide technical assistance and support to internal staff, vendors, and partner agencies to ensure optimal use of systems.
• Supervise network upgrades.
• Coordinate system audits and investigations by managing plans, strategies, and procedures for the design, implementation, maintenance, and upgrade of systems.
• Coordinate management of Institute’s website and the intranet.
• Coordinate maintenance of the telecom’s infrastructure.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: - Information Communication Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Business Management and Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• At least any one (1) certification from relevant professional bodies in either CCNP, CDCP, CCNA Cloud, CCNA Industrial/IoT, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, N+, A+ OCA, CISSP, Linux+, Network+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), CISA, CISM, CGEIT or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years’ work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Senior Information Communication Assistant I or in a comparable position.
• CISA Membership or an equivalent ICT professional body;
• Supervisory Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Only shortlisted candidates will be conducted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Successful candidates will be required to comply with Chapter six of the Constitution.

WRTI DOES NOT charge any fees in the recruitment process.

• Coordinate planning and implementation of databases to ensure adequate hosting, availability and security of information.
• Coordinate access and security, controlling access permissions and privileges to ensure only authorized access to data.
• Coordinate monitoring of database and application performance and managing parameters to provide fast and optimal query response to front end users.
• Supervise development of database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata – data about data).
• Supervise deployment and maintenance of computer infrastructure and the diagnosis and resolution of technical problems and issues.
• Coordinate data storage and recovery.
• Coordinate support of user requests.
• Coordinate implementation and review of ICT security policies, standards, procedures and guidelines to align with the GOK standards.
• Monitor Security Systems in the Institute including Firewall, Antivirus, CCTV and Uninterruptible Power Systems.
• Coordinate design, implementation, operation and maintenance of the information security management system.
• Coordinate maintenance of ICT security tools and contact lists and analyse system security logs.
• Coordinate implementation of security awareness, training and educational activities to promote risk awareness.
• Coordinate creation of user profiles and passwords for staff access to domain services.
• Coordinate design set up, management and configuration of complex switching environments and complex wireless networks.
• Coordinate configuration, set up and maintenance of Firewalls, routers, VPN Concentrators and Security appliances for access to vital mission critical applications.
• Supervise set up and maintenance of the LAN and its associated components.
• Provide technical assistance and support to internal staff, vendors, and partner agencies to ensure optimal use of systems.
• Supervise network upgrades.
• Coordinate system audits and investigations by managing plans, strategies, and procedures for the design, implementation, maintenance, and upgrade of systems.
• Coordinate management of Institute’s website and the intranet.
• Coordinate maintenance of the telecom’s infrastructure.

• Database server engine implementation and monitoring
• Database installation, configuration, data migration, security, backups, troubleshooting, and data recovery
• Access and security control
• Database and application performance monitoring
• Database documentation development
• Computer infrastructure deployment and maintenance
• Technical problem diagnosis and resolution
• Data storage and recovery
• User request support
• ICT security policy implementation and review
• Security systems monitoring (Firewall, Antivirus, CCTV, UPS)
• Information security management system design, implementation, operation, and maintenance
• ICT security tools maintenance and log analysis
• Security awareness training and education
• User profile and password creation
• Complex switching environments and wireless network design, setup, management, and configuration
• Firewall, router, VPN concentrator, and security appliance configuration, setup, and maintenance
• LAN setup and maintenance
• Technical assistance and support
• Network upgrades
• System audits and investigations
• Website and intranet management
• Telecoms infrastructure maintenance
• Supervisory Skills

• Diploma in Information Communication Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Business Management and Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• At least one (1) certification from relevant professional bodies in either CCNP, CDCP, CCNA Cloud, CCNA Industrial/IoT, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, N+, A+ OCA, CISSP, Linux+, Network+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), CISA, CISM, CGEIT or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• CISA Membership or an equivalent ICT professional body.
• Supervisory Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.