Database and Applications Administrator II

About

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority seeks a Database and Applications Administrator II in its Enterprise Solution Development and Administration Department, ICT Directorate. The role supports software application and database systems development, implementation, maintenance, integrity, security and technical support. Applicants must hold a relevant bachelor's degree and professional certification in any two specified areas. Job grade: IPOA 9 Salary: Consolidated salary Ksh. 90,000 – 130,000 Number of posts: 1 Position Reference: IPOA/HR/26/2026 Duty station: Headquarters

How to apply

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications are invited to submit their application ONLINE through the Careers portal on IPOA website at https://www.ipoa.go.ke/ipoa/careers. No physical applications will be accepted. Detailed job description and specification are available at https://www.ipoa.go.ke/ipoa/careers.

Responsibilities

• Supporting in implementation policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures relating to ICT database systems and applications while ensuring compliance to applicable laws, statutes and circulars;
• Implementing software and applications in the Authority;
• Implementing database architecture that satisfies the Authority’s requirements;
• Maintaining data integrity and security;
• Implementing and maintaining Database Management Systems (DBMS)
• Maintaining and ensuring security of database systems and applications;
• Providing database systems and applications technical support in the Authority;
• Updating all records in the division;
• Consolidating data for compiling internal and external reports in the;
• Implementing risk mitigation measures; and
• Developing and implementing individual work plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Information Technology, Information Communication Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Professional Certification in any two of the following: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) and Certificate in ethical hacking.
• Successful applicants must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and provide the following documents: clearance certificate from HELB, EACC, CRB, KRA and DCI.