Database Administrator

Why you’ll love this role

The Database Administrator supports numerous computer systems databases in a high availability, secure, mission critical environment. The incumbent is guided by senior DBAs as well as defined goals, objectives and works under the general supervision of the Manager, IT Operations and Production Support.

What you’ll be working on

• Ensures availability and functionality of production databases critical to meeting business needs on an ongoing basis
• Provides support on data and database related subjects to ensure the delivery of projects that meet business requirements
• Implements, configures, and troubleshoots database instances, replication, partitions, storage, and access.
• Sets user privileges within the database environment.
• Monitors and optimizes system performance using index tuning, disk optimization, and other methods.
• Installs, designs, configures, troubleshoots, and maintains databases across multiple database technologies.
• Implements backup and recovery procedures; participates in back-up and disaster recovery planning and implementation
• Resolves database related technical issues where appropriate
• Creates and maintains relevant technical documentation
• Monitors exception/alert reporting for database processes
• Monitors and enhances data security/user access model for all databases
• Works closely with the data architects and Senior DBAs to define and promote an effective data architecture

What you’ll need to have

• 2+ years work experience in database administration
• Work experience installing, maintaining, operating, tuning and troubleshooting complex databases in a multi-database technology environment
• Work experience with DB2, Sybase, MS SQL, MySQL, Post gres;
• Well-developed organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks or projects
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to think logically, analyze and/or solve problems
• Well-developed evaluation, decision-making, and system integration skills
• Ability to learn new technology
• Cloud experience is considered an asset

Beyond the salary

• Benefits plan
• Pension plan
• Social club
• Learning & development
• Current career opportunities
• Career choices

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