Database Manager

The Database Manager leads the design, governance, administration and continuous enhancement of ISA's enterprise data ecosystem. The incumbent ensures that scientific, environmental, geological and operational data are securely managed, integrated and accessible to support evidence-based decision making, regulatory oversight, environmental stewardship and international scientific collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update databases, data collection systems, data analysis tools and related strategies to optimize statistical efficiency, data accessibility and the quality of information managed by the Authority.
• Ensure the integrity, availability, reliability, security and optimal performance of the Authority’s DeepData database, legacy systems and associated data repositories.
• Manage and maintain the Authority’s technology and virtual infrastructure, including servers, storage systems, network-related infrastructure, backup systems and other technology platforms supporting the Authority’s data and information-management functions.
• Plan, configure, monitor, maintain and optimize virtual machines, virtual networks, storage resources and supporting infrastructure to ensure availability, scalability, resilience and efficient utilization of computing resources.
• Perform data lifecycle management for data submitted to or generated by the Authority, including data received from contractors, scientists, researchers, experts and partner institutions.
• Establish and maintain procedures governing the acquisition, validation, classification, storage, processing, use, sharing, archiving, retention and disposal of the Authority’s data.
• Collaborate with contractors, scientists, member States, international organizations, research institutions and other data partners to identify and implement common data standards, exchange formats, metadata requirements, vocabularies, identifiers and protocols that support data interoperability.
• Develop, maintain and enhance the Authority’s data-visualization dashboards, analytical tools and reporting interfaces to support decision-making by the Secretariat, the Legal and Technical Commission, member States and other authorized users.
• Comply with applicable information-security requirements, information-assurance policies, data-protection principles, international standards and recognized industry practices in the administration and oversight of the Authority’s databases and technology infrastructure.
• Collaborate with other organizational units to develop and implement security, access-control, data-classification, data-sharing and information-governance policies, principles and practices relating to data managed by the Authority.
• Maintain technical documentation relating to database architecture, virtual infrastructure, data models, data dictionaries, metadata, interoperability standards, system configurations, integration processes, backup procedures and operational workflows.
• Provide technical guidance, training and support to staff, contractors, scientists and other stakeholders on database systems, data-submission requirements, data-quality standards, FAIR Data Principles, data-interoperability requirements, GIS databases, dashboards and related technologies.
• Perform other related duties as required by the Secretary General.

Requirements

• An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in computer science, information systems, data management, mathematics, statistics or related field.
• A first-level university degree in combination with additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• Proven working experiences (at least 5 years) in database management, physical, virtual and network administration is required.
• Experience in dealing with large and complex databases in shared environments is required.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy is required.
• Experience dealing with oceanographic data management to include environment and geological data is required.
• Proven technical expertise in developing and implementing database strategies, database models, database design development, data mining (collecting) and segmentation techniques is required.
• Experience developing dashboards, reporting tools and business intelligence solutions is desired.
• Experience implementing FAIR Data Principles or comparable international data standards is desirable.
• Knowledge of geographic information systems is desired.
• English is required at UN Level III for reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Skills

• Database Management
• Physical Database Administration
• Virtual Database Administration
• Network Administration
• Large Database Handling
• Complex Database Management
• Data Analysis
• Oceanographic Data Management
• Environmental Data Models
• Geological Data Management
• Database Strategy Development
• Database Model Design
• Database Design Development
• Data Mining
• Data Segmentation
• Dashboard Development
• Reporting Tools
• Business Intelligence Systems
• FAIR Data Principles Implementation
• Geographic Information System

Languages

English