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- Lagos, Nigeria
- How to apply
- Directly to the employer by email. The address is in the listing below.
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Job Purpose
The Infrastructure and Database Administrator is responsible for the performance, reliability, security, and maximum availability of the Exchange’s core IT infrastructure, cloud environments, network systems, and critical relational and non-relational database management systems (DBMS).
This role ensures that technology platforms supporting trading, market data, clearing and settlement, depository operations, warehouse receipt systems, market surveillance, regulatory reporting, and corporate functions remain secure, resilient, highly available, and compliant with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
Database Administration & Performance Tuning
Core IT Infrastructure & System Operations
High Availability, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCP/DR)
Trading Platform & Exchange Operations Support
Cybersecurity, Access Control & Regulatory Compliance
Monitoring, Incident Management & Automation
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Infrastructure, system, and database uptime/availability (% against SLA targets).
Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) and Mean Time to Resolve (MTTR) for infrastructure and database incidents.
Automated backup success rates and periodic restore testing.
RPO and RTO compliance during scheduled Disaster Recovery (DR) simulations.
Patch deployment frequency and timely vulnerability remediation.
Database performance, query execution speed, resource utilization, and capacity forecasting.
Compliance with IT security policies, regulatory requirements, and audit recommendations.
Infrastructure automation, configuration management, and adherence to approved system documentation and configuration standards.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education & Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline.
Experience: Minimum of 5–8 years of hands-on experience in infrastructure and/or database administration, ideally within financial services, capital markets, commodity exchanges, banking, fintech, or high-volume transactional environments.
Technical Competencies
Databases: Administration experience in Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
Operating Systems: Advanced Linux administration and Windows Server environments.
Virtualization & Cloud: Proficiency with VMware, Hyper-V, Microsoft Azure, or AWS infrastructure setups.
Storage & Networking: Experience with, TCP/IP, VLANs, Firewalls, VPNs, SSL/TLS, and load balancing.
Scripting & Automation: Proficiency with PowerShell, Bash, SQL, Python.
Security & Monitoring: Hands-on experience with Active Directory/IAM, vulnerability management tools (SIEM is an added advantage)
Preferred Certifications
Database: Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), PostgreSQL Certified Engineer, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator.
Infrastructure & Cloud: Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), AWS Certified Solutions Architect/SysOps Administrator or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator
Process & Security: ITIL v4 Foundation, CompTIA Security+, or CISA.
Core Soft Competencies
Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause resolution skills.
Strong attention to detail with zero tolerance for unverified database modifications or unauthorized system changes.
Ability to remain calm and perform under high pressure in a business-critical environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for generating clear technical documentation, SOPs, and system architecture diagrams.
High integrity, discretion with sensitive financial data, and strong collaborative team skills.
Minimum qualifications
BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
How to apply
Email resume and cover letter to uogbuehi@lcfe.ng with the subject - Infrastructure and Database Administrator
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