Technical Lead – Database Service, Systems Management

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Technical Lead – Database Service, Systems Management

Permanent, full-time position – Guelph, ON

Computing and Communications Services (CCS), the central IT department on campus, provides core IT services and technology solutions to the University of Guelph community. With its progressive organizational culture, and strong learning and development focus, CCS is a great place to take the next step in your successful career as Technical Lead – Database Service.

Reporting to the Manager, Systems Management within CCS, and acting as a champion of industry best practices, you will provide subject-matter expertise and leadership for the Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database administration portfolios. This is a senior role, with responsibility for influencing direction, developing consensus, and planning and executing initiatives in these areas to support the overall database roadmap of the University.

Working in conjunction with other members of the Systems Management team, campus IT groups, management, faculty and staff, you will be responsible for:

• Evaluation and recommendations for database software and related tools
• Database design and implementation, with considerations for database security and reliability, as well as the institutional data architecture
• Installation, configuration, upgrading and patching of database software and related tools, including communication with affected clients or other parties
• Partnering with other teams for operating system and data protection services
• Database performance turning
• Keeping up-to-date with, and implementing, industry best practices
• Assisting clients with applications which interface with supported databases
• Developing and maintaining database documentation
• Performing Database capacity planning and producing regular reports to assist the Manager of Systems Management with budget planning
• Performing issue and problem management
• Performing Database Recovery when needed
• Developing and maintaining relationships with vendor partners
• Developing and maintaining an inventory of software assets, and ensuring compliance.

REQUIREMENTS

To assume the role of Technical Lead – Database Service, Systems Management, you must have:

• An undergraduate degree – Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field – and a minimum of 6 years’ experience
• At least one of the following designations:

OCP (Oracle Certified Professional) DBA of 11g or higher

MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) with MCSE or MCSA on SQL Server 2016 or higher

• Strong analytical skills to examine business systems, determine trends, and develop ways to streamline processes
• Strong leadership, and project management skills
• Superior interpersonal communication ability to collaborate with colleagues and interact with senior stakeholders
• Ability to work under pressure, meet established deadlines, and manage conflicting priorities
• Superior research, planning and administrative skills
• Advanced business analysis and project management expertise
• Ability to read and understand technical white papers, proposals, and RFPs.

The following skills and experience will set you apart as a candidate:

• Expert-level knowledge of Database Administration for the currently supported technologies
• Prior experience supporting complex databases in a higher education environment.

NOTE:This appointment is regularly performed on-campus but, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be initially fulfilled remotely (off-campus) until the University resumes its regular operations.

TheUniversity of Guelph (www.uoguelph.ca)is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive comprehensive institutions, with a record of outstanding scholarship in the arts, humanities, social sciences, life sciences, physical and engineering sciences, agriculture and veterinary sciences. This is your chance to join us in our endeavour to improve life.

To view a detailed posting for the role of Technical Lead – Database Service, Systems Management, including application instructions, please go to our website at www.uoguelph.ca/hr/careers.Applications, quoting Hiring #2021-0405,must be sent to: careers@uoguelph.ca.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.