Database Administrator (SQL)

Confidential Employer

Job Overview

Location

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

On-site

Sector

Information Technology & Software

Experience Level

Mid-level (3-5 years)

About the Company

We are a forward-thinking company committed to leveraging technology to drive innovation and efficiency. Our IT infrastructure is robust, and we rely on skilled professionals to maintain and enhance our systems. We foster a collaborative environment where technical expertise is valued and continuous learning is encouraged.

Job Description

We are urgently seeking an experienced Database Administrator (SQL) to join our team in Lagos. This role is vital for ensuring the high performance, security, and availability of our critical database systems.

As a Database Administrator, you will be responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining SQL database systems. Your expertise will be crucial in monitoring performance, implementing optimization strategies, and managing database security, backups, and disaster recovery processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to contribute to a dynamic IT environment.

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Required Skills

SQL Server AdministrationDatabase ManagementPerformance TuningDatabase SecurityBackup and RecoveryDisaster RecoveryTroubleshootingSQL

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and maintain SQL database systems.
  • Monitor database performance and implement optimization strategies.
  • Manage database security, backups, and disaster recovery processes.
  • Ensure data integrity, availability, and reliability.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues.
  • Perform regular database maintenance and upgrades.
  • Support development teams with database design and implementation.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Database Administrator (SQL).
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
  • Strong hands-on experience with SQL Server database administration.
  • Good knowledge of database backup, recovery, performance tuning, and security.
  • Experience with high availability and disaster recovery solutions is an advantage.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Must be willing to work onsite in Lagos.

Benefits & Perks

  • Attractive salary.

How to Apply

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<p>We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator to ensure the optimal performance, security, and availability of our SQL database systems. This role is critical for maintaining data integrity and supporting our application development needs. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of database management.</p>

Posted Date

March 4, 2026

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