Senior Oracle Database Administrator

MatchBox Consulting Group is currently seeking a Senior Oracle Database Administrator for a permanent role with a client of ours located in Victoria.

This position can work in a hybrid work model in either Victoria / Vancouver Island or Vancouver / Lower Mainland.

Base Salary Range : $90k to $110k

Core requirements for this position include :

• Current technical certifications and / or experience
• Experience should include support in enterprise environments.
• Experience working closely with technical teams, external vendors, and customers to ensure smooth implementations.
• Experience should include database implementation, performance tuning, upgrades and patches, backup and recovery, replication / disaster recovery, database security and deployment of database application changes.

Mandatory Skillsets :

Oracle Experience : SQL, PL / SQL, backup / recovery, import / export, disaster recovery, high availability

Minimum requirements :

• A minimum of 5 years Oracle Database experience
• Current OCA or OCP or better and / or sufficient experience to have learned the true limits and capabilities of Oracle : 18c and 19c.
• Demonstrated ability to competently utilize Operating Systems supporting Oracle databases, e.g., Linux, Windows, or otherwise.

Things that will rate you higher for this position :

• Familiarity with supporting Windows and Linux operating systems
• Familiarity with implementing and supporting Cloud databases such as Azure SQL, Oracle Cloud, or AWS database services.
• SQL Server Experience : T-SQL, backup / recovery, optimization, upgrades
• Familiarity with Supporting other Oracle Applications
• Familiarity with Oracle RAC
• Familiarity with Oracle DataGuard
• Familiarity with Oracle GoldenGate
• Familiarity with Cisco or other vendors’ networking
• Familiarity with virtualization and best practices for implementation
• Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server
• ITIL Foundation Certification
• Having successfully completed an Oracle 18c or 19c upgrade
• Familiarity with SAN technologies such as EMC, 3PAR, or NetApp
• MySQL or Postgres Experience : Installation, backup / recovery, optimization

In this position you will have the opportunity to :

• Develop both professional and technical skills
• Receive on the job as well as formal training
• Work with a variety of highly skilled IT technical specialists

You should apply IF :

• You currently meet the minimum requirements for this position (3 years of Managed services experience and 5 years managing Oracle Databases)
• You can work effectively with Service Delivery Managers, Project Managers and Technicians and be self-directed for a wide variety of assignments and projects
• You like change and to be constantly learning
• You like meeting customers and can represent the company and your own knowledge both in person and on paper clearly, concisely, and with respect
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You want to work with a great group of likeminded people
• You want work / life balance, with a supportive and collaborative work culture

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance.

We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry.

We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples.

It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application.

This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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