Backup & Database Administrator  Lagos

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa. GeographicReference We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Backup & Database Administrator

Location: Lagos

Reports to: Lead, Infrastructure Job Summary

The Backup & Database Administrator is responsible for the administration, protection, and operational reliability of enterprise database platforms and backup systems supporting critical business applications. The role ensures that enterprise data infrastructure remains secure, recoverable, highly available, and compliant with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. Operating within a large-scale enterprise IT environment and organizations, the role safeguards the organization’s most asset data, by implementing robust backup, recovery, and database administration strategies across hybrid infrastructure environments.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain enterprise database systems including: Microsoft SQL Server Azure SQL Databases & SQL Managed Instances PostgreSQL MySQL Perform database provisioning and configuration according to enterprise standards. Manage database instances, schemas, and objects. Monitor database health and performance.

Design and implement enterprise backup strategies for databases and server platforms. Manage backup systems and software platforms. Configure automated backup  jobs and retention policies. Perform regular backup validation and recovery testing. Effective backup strategies ensure minimal data loss and enable rapid restoration of business-critical systems during failures.

Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans for database systems. Implement replication, failover, and high-availability configurations. Participate in disaster recovery drills and testing exercises. Ensure that data recovery objectives meet organizational recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO).

Monitor database performance and system resource utilization. Optimize queries, indexing strategies, and database structures. Identify and resolve database bottlenecks affecting application performance. Collaborate with application teams to improve database efficiency.

Implement database security policies and access control mechanisms. Manage database user roles and permissions. Apply encryption, auditing, and compliance controls. Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to mitigate database threats.

Manage database storage, allocation, and growth. Monitor storage utilization and plan for capacity expansion. Optimize database storage structures and archiving strategies.

Ensure data consistency and integrity across enterprise systems. Implement data validation procedures and integrity checks. Troubleshoot database corruption or data anomalies.

Integrate databases with enterprise infrastructure including: Application servers Cloud platforms Analytics environments Backup and storage systems Support DevOps pipelines and automated database deployments.

Monitor database and backup systems using enterprise monitoring platforms. Respond to database incidents and service disruptions. Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Maintain documentation for database architecture and backup procedures. Ensure compliance with enterprise data governance policies. Support internal and external audits related to data protection and compliance.

≥ 99.95% Database Availability ≥ 99.9% Successful Backup Verification Rate ≤ 10ms Average Query Latency (where applicable) ≤ 0.5% Failed Job/Query Rate 100% DR test compliance annually Quarterly Recovery drill with documentation and signoff from partners and other relevant stakeholder

Key Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals (preferred). Proficiency in Windows Server, Active Directory, and virtualisation technologies. Minimum of 3 years of experience in server administration. Equivalent professional experience may be considered.

5-8 years working experience in:

Database administration Backup and recovery management Enterprise data infrastructure

Managing enterprise relational databases Designing backup and recovery strategies Implementing disaster recovery solutions Performance tuning of database systems Supporting enterprise application platforms

Professional certifications (Preferred):

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Commvault Certified Engineer – Command Centre

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple server environments. Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards. Excellent communication and documentation skills

Analytical Thinking: Ability to diagnose complex database performance issues. Attention to Detail: Maintaining accuracy in database configurations and backup policies. Collaboration: Working effectively with network teams, application teams, and cybersecurity teams. Communication: Explaining database and recovery procedures to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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