MAJOR responsibilities

Application and DB Server Infrastructure

·            Ensure that MySQL and PostgeSQL DBs are configured correctly and tuned for optimal performance to service the needs of Touch Networks business. Additionally be responsible for the generation of efficient SQL query statements.

·            Ensure that the necessary hardware elements and virtual machines (use of VMWare ESX platform) are available to the other teams to support Test, QA, Production and DR configurations.

·            Ensure that Application and DB Server Infrastructure is pro-actively monitored and problems are pre-emptively resolved.

Security

·            Ensure that internal and external access to Server infrastructure is controlled in accordance with the IT Systems Access Security Policy.

·            Ensure that effective virus protection and hacking mitigation steps are implemented on servers.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

·            Proven experience in managing the operations of an IT infrastructure with the following components:

o    MySQL and PostgreSQL Databases;

o    Linux servers;

o    VMware ESX technology;

o    SAN technology;

o    Backup solution;

·            Proven experience in IT Security encompassing:

o    Systems Security (e.g. review of permissions accorded to user accounts, Tripwire, penetration testing);

o    Database Security.

·            Proven experience in implementing a High Availability (HA) Infrastructure for

o    Server Systems;

o    Databases;

·            Proven experience in MySQL and Postgress database administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, backup, housekeeping and management. This includes the setting up and monitoring of the replication of databases within data centres and between data centres.

·            Ability to perform hands-on configuration and troubleshooting work when necessary.

·            Ability to support a 24 x 7 IT infrastructure operation, including performing changes / troubleshooting work and introducing new initiatives after-hours and on weekends.

·            Proven experience in the implementation of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans.

·            Proven experience in organising resources to manage the IT operations of local and remote Data Centres and office locations.

·            Proven experience in vendor and contract management.

·            Mature and process oriented approach.

·            Excellent verbal and written communication skills.