Specialist, Database Operations
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MTN Ghana seeks a Database Operations Specialist to manage and maintain database systems, ensuring performance, security, and backup. Requires a first degree, 3+ years experience, and certifications in databases like Oracle and MySQL. Full-time role in Accra.
- 3+ years experience required in database administration
- Certifications in Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB, and others preferred
- Full-time position with working hours 8 am to 5 pm
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Find a Job + + + + Search M Specialist, Database Operations MTN Ghana Software & Data 5 days ago New Accra & Tema Region Full Time Confidential Share link Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via SMS Experience Level: Entry level Experience Length: No Experience/Less than 1 year Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Ghana Job descriptions & requirements VACANCY REF. NUMBER – MTN-ITDBA007 CVs SHOULD BE SAVED IN APPLICANT’S NAME Position: Specialist, DBA Operations Level: MTN Level 2 Division: Information Technology Department: IT Operations Location: Accra Reports to: Senior Specialist, IT DBA Operations Job Summary: Perform all activities related to maintaining a successful database environment which includes but not limited to Designing, Implementing, Securing the database systems in the enterprise. Job Context Technology and Platform business Multi-regulation and multifaceted stakeholder management Public Listed Organization Environmental, Social and Governance prioritized Innovation Driven Industry Global technology trends and advancements Global & MTN Group approved IT Standards and Practices Diverse cultural environment Regionalization structure implication Performance driven environment Agile way of working Job Role Creates and maintains all databases required for development, testing and production usage. Plan and implement backup and recovery of the database. Daily Monitoring of backup and recovery tasks. Performing maintenance of disk groups, tablespaces and datafiles. Establish and maintain database user accounts. Implements and enforces security for all Databases. Database performance optimization, troubleshooting and fine tuning. Run daily database health checks. Participates in upgrades and expansions for Databases. Planning how much disk storage will be required and monitoring available disk space. Document and archive completed projects/tasks, knowledge share, etc in an efficient manner. Perform related duties assigned by line manager. Education Minimum of a First Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Information Technology Database Certifications ITIL and other software and system certification COBIT5: Business Framework for the Governance and Management of Enterprise IT Agile working knowledge and related certifications. Experience Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a technology industry. Knowledge Good knowledge in Database Administration (Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL, Cassandra, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, etc) Expert in SQL (Structured Query Language) scripting Good knowledge in Database replication (eg Data Guard, Golden Gate) Knowledge of database security Good knowledge in NFS and clustered storage solutions Knowledge in UNIX/LINUX System Administration Knowledge in shell scripting Knowledge of Capacity planning Oracle Certified Associate/Professional (OCA/OCP) Real Application Cluster (RAC) Grid Infrastructure Administration Golden Gate Certified Implementation MySQL 5.7 Database Administration MongoDB Database Administration Cassandra Database Administration Data Guard Implementation Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDB) Must live the MTN Values of Lead with Care, Collaborate with Agility, Serve with Respect, Can Do with Integrity, Act with Inclusion, COS Must exhibit the MTN Vital Behaviors of Complete Candor, Complete Accountability, Active Collaboration & Get it done. How to Apply Qualified applicants should indicate Vacancy Ref no: MTN-ITDBA007 as the email subject and ensure that CVs are saved in their names. Applications without the subject and CVs saved in their names will automatically be disqualified. Interested and qualified applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae by 27th July 2026 to: mtnghanarecruitment@mtn.com Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted < Log In and Apply Important safety tips Do not make any payment without confirming with the Jobberman Customer Support Team. If you think this advert is not genuine, please report it via the Report Job link below. Report Job Log in to apply now Continue with Google Continue with Linkedin Or continue with Forgot Password? Keep me logged in Log in Don't have an account? 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