Database and Applications Administrator

About the role

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is recruiting a Database and Applications Administrator for its Headquarters in Nairobi. The position is in the Directorate Information Communication Technology (ICT), within Enterprise Solution Development and Administration, reporting to the Senior Assistant Director, ICT. The salary is KSh 90,000 - 130,000 per month.

Key responsibilities

• Support implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures relating to ICT database systems and applications, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, statutes and circulars.
• Implement software and applications in the Authority.
• Implement database architecture that meets the Authority's requirements.
• Maintain data integrity and security, and maintain and secure database systems and applications.
• Provide technical support for database systems and applications.
• Update all records in the division and consolidate data for internal and external reports.
• Implement risk mitigation measures and develop individual work plans.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Information Technology, Information Communication Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
• Professional certification in any two of: CCNA, MCSA and a certificate in ethical hacking.