Associate DBA

Key Roles and Responsibilities:
• Ensure that assigned infrastructure at the client site is configured, installed, tested, and operational
• Perform necessary checks, apply monitoring tools and respond to alerts
• Identify problems and errors prior to or when it occurs and log all such incidents in a timely manner with the required level of detail
• Assist in analyzing, assigning, and escalating support calls
• Investigate third line support calls assigned and identify the root cause of incidents and problems
• Report and escalate issues to 3rd party vendors if necessary
• Provide onsite technical support to clients and provide field engineering services to clients
• Conduct a monthly random review of incidents and service requests, analyze and recommend improvement in quality
• Provide continuous feedback to clients and affected parties and update all systems and/or portals as prescribed by NTT
• Proactively identify opportunities for work optimization including opportunities for automation of work

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:
• Ability to communicate and work across different cultures and social groups
• Ability to plan activities and projects well in advance, and takes into account possible changing circumstances
• Ability to maintain a positive outlook at work
• Ability to work well in a pressurized environment
• Ability to work hard and put in longer hours when it is necessary
• Ability to apply active listening techniques such as paraphrasing the message to confirm understanding, probing for further relevant information, and refraining from interrupting
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
• Ability to place clients at the forefront of all interactions, understanding their requirements, and creating a positive client experience throughout the total client journey

Academic Qualifications
• Advanced diploma, degree, or relevant qualification in IT/Computing (or demonstrated equivalent work experience)

Required Experience:
• Demonstrated work experience
• Demonstrated experience required in Engineering function within a medium to large ICT organization
• Demonstrated experience of Managed Services
• Demonstrated working knowledge of ITIL processes
• Demonstrated experience working with vendors and/or 3rd parties

What will make you a good fit for the role