Database Manager / Specialist / Administrator (DBA)
Full time
at Omni Group Asia Ltd.
in
Hong Kong
Posted on May 8, 2024
Job details
Our client is a well-established life insurance company in Hong Kong, with a proven track record of steady growth, technological digitalisation, and professionalism. they cater to both individual and institutional clients with a portfolio spanning financial protection, traditional insuranced, and wealth management products. Key company highlightss:
- Client Focus : committed to building lasting relationships with clients spanning decades
- Quility Services : more than 10% of the financial consultants have acquired the membership of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
- Financial Strength : listed on the stock exchange with a core focus on the HK local market
- Responsible for all Database Management System (DBMS) related activities from analysis to implementation and advice
- Monitor and fine tune the performance of the Unix/AIX/Linux and enterprise systems related computer systems, operating systems, database servers and application software
- Administration and monitor the enterprise storage system, and responsible for the capacity planning
- To support DBMS and enterprise systems
- Manage supplier providing support to DBMS and enterprise systems hardware/software
- Prepare budget and monitor the expenses on DBMS and enterprise systems hardware/software
- Manage the daily database activities and ensure optimum availability and efficiency of all databases as part of the Core Systems to end-users. Review and monitor the database performance and perform tuning and housekeeping where appropriate
- Evaluate, introduce and implement new technology and methodology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of database operations, administration and security
- Provide technical advice on application computer systems, database servers, operation systems and related hardware maintenance, as well as script/operation procedure automation
- Exercise proper control on version management of various UAT environments and execute patch deployment according to pre-defined schedules
- Ensure all documentation is completed on time, with good quality and is up-to-date at all time. Ensure the corresponding procedures are strictly adhered to by all operations staff
- Ensure the services from external service providers and hardware/software vendors on database and enterprise application software related projects are prompt and with high quality
- Supervise and train the backup staff in a range of database activities, enterprise application software and Unix/AIX/Linux related hardware
- Prepare and monitor the budget for database and enterprise systems related hardware, database and enterprise application software and the maintenance cost
- To assist on the negotiation of hardware/software acquisition on database related projects in the best possible way
- University or Polytechnic graduate or equivalent
- 5+ years of IT experience of which a minimum 2 years experience in Oracle / UNIX / Storage
- Sound experience in supporting sizeable IT infrastructure
- Technical knowledge on UNIX, Linux and Microsoft Windows platform
- Ability to communicate in Cantonese and English
- Knowledge of insurance systems and/or insurance industry
- Knowledge of Network equipment like switches and routers, firewall as well as TCP/IP routing protocol is plus
- Professional qualification in MCSE/CCNA/ITIL foundation certificate is plus
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