Senior SQL DBA

Senior SQL DBA

On behalf of our client in the Technology Sector, PROCOM is looking for a Senior SQL DBA.

Senior SQL DBA – Job Description

Ensure system availability 7 / 24 to critical Enterprise Application database(s) abiding by ITSM policies and procedures for Change, Incident and Problem investigation

Installation of Microsoft SQL, Postgres and Oracle databases and associated data replication solutions

Configuring databases for mission critical, highly available and high throughput applications

Provide direction on database environments to ensure a high-level of performance, including an understanding of underlying storage, network and server infrastructure running Microsoft, Linux and AIX operating systems.

Identify database environment gaps and implement improvements to database procedures and infrastructure scripts (monitoring, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, database refresh etc), including automation / self-service ideas

Provide input on long term database roadmap vision, including upgrades and patching

Perform design evaluations for migration strategies for on-premises Microsoft SQL database(s) to Azure cloud

Migrate DBMS systems to Cloud utilizing your experience with migration tools and scripting

Prepare and maintain all technical documentation for DBMS and infrastructure

Senior SQL DBA – Mandatory Skills

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline

5+ years’ experience in database administration utilizing Microsoft database solutions in a large corporate environment

Certified in Microsoft / Oracle database technologies

Experience and knowledge of Windows Server, and Linux

Understanding and experience of DevOps, ITIL and ITSM foundation frameworks

You have experience with any - ServiceNow, Solarwinds, Commvault, AppDynamics, Control-M tools is desired

Strong communicator

Senior SQL DBA - Assignment Start Date

ASAP – Permanent Role

Senior SQL DBA - Assignment Location

Toronto, ON – Work Hybrid