Head, Database Administration

Unified Payment Services Limitedis a group of companies with services including Banking, Payment Scheme, Financial Technology, Digital Commerce, Value Added Service, Payment Solutions, Software Solutions, etc. Unified Payments is a principal member or licensed acquirer of American Express, Mastercard, Visa and UnionPay; and has been instrumental in building the infrastructure that supports Nigeria’s modern payments ecosystem. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Database Administration

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time Description Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the management, operations, and evolution of the organization’s Data Centre infrastructure. Ensure optimal performance, availability, security, and efficiency of all Data Centre systems and services. Align Data Centre strategy with organizational business goals and regulatory requirements. Duties &

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Planning: Define and implement the Data Centre strategy and roadmap. Drive innovation in infrastructure modernization (cloud, hybrid models, virtualization). Develop business continuity and disaster recovery strategies for critical IT systems. Oversee Data Centre budgeting, vendor management, and resource planning. Operations Management: Ensure 24/7 availability, performance, and uptime of Data Centre infrastructure. Manage physical and virtual server environments, storage, backups, and environmental controls (power, cooling). Monitor capacity, health, and utilization trends to ensure proactive scalability. Governance, Compliance & Security: Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO 27001, Uptime Institute Tiers, PCI-DSS, etc.). Implement and audit Data Centre security policies, access controls, and environmental safeguards. Coordinate risk assessments, audits, and mitigation plans. Team & Vendor Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing Data Centre team (managers, engineers, technicians). Collaborate with IT and business leaders on project delivery, infrastructure needs, and escalations. Manage third-party vendors and service providers for maintenance, support, and upgrades.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree or MBA is an added advantage. Others: Relevant certifications (e.g., CDCP, CDCS, ITIL, PMP, CISSP, AWS/Azure certifications). Experience: Minimum of 9 years of IT infrastructure experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Proven experience managing large-scale Data Centres, hybrid infrastructure, and high-availability systems.