Database Administrator

Job title:

Database Administrator

Company

Randstad

Job description

Are you an experienced Database Administrator looking for your next opportunity? Our client is seeking a highly skilled Database Administrator (DBA) with expertise in Oracle 19c, SQL Server 2019 or higher, and Cloud SQL PaaS services (Azure) to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining high-availability database environments while ensuring optimal performance, security, and disaster recovery readiness. You will carry out performance tuning, backup and recovery strategies, database security administration, and schema maintenance, collaborating closely with development teams to enhance disaster recovery procedures. To be successful, you should have at least five (5) years of experience in database administration, including hands-on experience with Oracle Exadata, Data Guard, RAC, RMAN, Datapump, and Transparent Data Encryption (TDE). Additional expertise with PostgreSQL, MySQL, Azure Cosmos DB, Commvault, and relevant certifications such as OCP or Azure certifications would be a strong asset. If you have a passion for optimizing database environments and resolving complex database challenges, we want to hear from you! Apply today to take the next step in your DBA career.*** 36 month contract position ****** Candidates must be eligible for Reliability level clearance (5+ years in Canada) ****** Hybrid (expected 10 days on-site per month in Ottawa) ****** Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) ***Advantages
Work with Cutting-Edge Technologies – Gain hands-on experience with Oracle 19c, SQL Server 2019+, Azure Cloud SQL, and Exadata.
High-Impact Role – Ensure database security, performance, and disaster recovery in a critical environment.Responsibilities
The Consultant will be responsible for providing the following Services:

• Install, configure and maintain all supported database software (Oracle Database and Microsoft SQL Server) for High Availability environments.
• Carry out database performance tuning and analysis.
• Implement and review backup and recovery strategy to ensure that business service-level agreements are met.
• Conduct database security administration to ensure that data is only available to authorized users.
• Ensure data consistency by adhering to data model standards and best practices.
• Maintain schema objects and perform production migrations.
• Resolve database related technical issues.
• Analyze and monitor system performance to identify major performance bottlenecks in the system and identify the impact of administration tasks on core business scenarios.
• Collaborate with development Database Administrators (DBA’s) to coordinate database migration activities and disaster recovery testing and enhance disaster recovery procedures.
• Participate in the resolution of complex database issues by applying advanced level knowledge.
• Provide operational support to database administrators.
• Other related activities and deliverables, as required

Qualifications
Required Qualifications & SkillsA minimum of five (5) years demonstrated experience with Database Administration (as a DBA or similar role) with experience in the following:

• Oracle 19c and SQL Server 2019 or higher
• Cloud SQL PaaS Services, specifically Azure
• Oracle Exadata, Data Guard, RAC
• Database Recovery Manager (RMAN) with backup/restore and point in time recovery.
• Datapump tool for database/data migration
• Concept of Oracle Advanced Security Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
• Monitoring database operations with EMCC (Oracle) and SCOM (Microsoft)
• Postgres SQL

Additional Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to organize effectively
• Demonstrated experience with MySQL, Azure Cosmos DB
• Demonstrated knowledge of Commvault
• Any relevant designations/certifications (OCP, Azure, etc.)

Summary
If you’re qualified and interested please submit your resume and one of our experienced Recruiters would be happy to give you a call. Thank you.Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

Expected salary

Location

Ottawa, ON

Job date

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 07:03:37 GMT

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