Cloud Database Administrator (Cloud DBA) at World Vision
| Location | : Nairobi, Kenya |
| Date Posted | December 18, 2025 |
| Category |
Administration
Education / Teaching IT / Information Technology Management |
| Job Type |
Full-time
|
| Currency | KES |
Description
World Vision is an international Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation working in almost 100 countries world-wide to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.
Cloud Database Administrator (Cloud DBA)
JOB PURPOSE:
- The Cloud Database Administrator (Cloud DBA) is responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of cloud-based databases across global systems. This role supports both operational and strategic initiatives, ensuring that database services are scalable, resilient, and optimized to support humanitarian and development programs worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Provide support, guidance, and collaboration to field office IT staff across all regions to ensure consistent service delivery and alignment with global standards.
- Manage and maintain cloud-based databases (e.g., Azure SQL, Amazon RDS, PostgreSQL, MySQL) across production and non-production environments.
- Implement and monitor backup, high availability, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Optimize database performance through indexing, tuning, and automation.
- Ensure database security and compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with developers, architects, and infrastructure teams to support application performance and scalability.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices for consistent and automated database deployments.
- Conduct proactive monitoring and capacity planning using ITOM tools.
- Work collaboratively within Agile teams, embracing iterative delivery, continuous improvement, and adaptive planning as part of the organization’s new ways of working.
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE:
- Bachelor’s degree in programming/systems, computer science, information systems, or mathematics, specialized training, certification or equivalent work experience.
- Has a broad level of understanding surrounding information systems and application and/or web standards.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Terraform and Azure DevOps. Familiarity with GitHub Actions, Ansible, or scripting tools such as PowerShell or Python is highly desirable.
- Security-first mindset is essential in all aspects of cloud infrastructure and operations.
- Strong understanding of IT Operations Management (ITOM) and database observability.
- Experience with public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and cloud-native database services.
- Problem-solving skills with a value-driven mindset, focusing on service optimization and reliability.
- Customer-centric approach—understanding how database performance impacts end-user experience and business outcomes.
- Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, Terraform, Python) for DevOps integration.
Don't Keep Share!:
Applying Instructions
Cloud Database Administrator (Cloud DBA)
With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Key Responsibilities:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- All CVs should be submitted in English.
- This position is open to candidates based in countries where World Vision International is legally registered to operate.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Cloud Database Administrator (Cloud DBA) is responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of cloud-based databases across global systems. This role supports both operational and strategic initiatives, ensuring that database services are scalable, resilient, and optimized to support humanitarian and development programs worldwide.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide support, guidance, and collaboration to field office IT staff across all regions to ensure consistent service delivery and alignment with global standards.
- Manage and maintain cloud-based databases (e.g., Azure SQL, Amazon RDS, PostgreSQL, MySQL) across production and non-production environments.
- Implement and monitor backup, high availability, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Optimize database performance through indexing, tuning, and automation.
- Ensure database security and compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with developers, architects, and infrastructure teams to support application performance and scalability.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices for consistent and automated database deployments.
- Conduct proactive monitoring and capacity planning using ITOM tools.
- Work collaboratively within Agile teams, embracing iterative delivery, continuous improvement, and adaptive planning as part of the organization's new ways of working.
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE:
- Bachelor’s degree in programming/systems, computer science, information systems, or mathematics, specialized training, certification or equivalent work experience.
- Has a broad level of understanding surrounding information systems and application and/or web standards.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Terraform and Azure DevOps. Familiarity with GitHub Actions, Ansible, or scripting tools such as PowerShell or Python is highly desirable.
- Security-first mindset is essential in all aspects of cloud infrastructure and operations.
- Strong understanding of IT Operations Management (ITOM) and database observability.
- Experience with public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and cloud-native database services.
- Problem-solving skills with a value-driven mindset, focusing on service optimization and reliability.
- Customer-centric approach—understanding how database performance impacts end-user experience and business outcomes.
- Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, Terraform, Python) for DevOps integration.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
About Us
Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.
As a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Learn more about our work at wvi.org.
Our Culture
Our organisational culture reflects a "Partnership" of World Vision offices in 100 countries and 33,000+ staff working towards one vision: life in its fullness for every child.
A career with World Vision is a God-given calling, and we believe that every staff member has been brought to World Vision for God’s purposes. Whether working from home, in an office, or with children and community members, we celebrate and embrace each staff member’s diverse background and talents – knowing that together, we can make a difference. Together, #WeAreWorldVision.
Learn more about our culture.
Your Rewards
Our people are our greatest asset.
Each staff member brings their unique experience and God-given talents to the organisation – and in return World Vision provides employees a competitive "Total Rewards" package tailored to the context in which they work.
FAQ
Have questions about applying to a job with World Vision?
See our Frequently Asked Questions.