Senior Database Administrator

Our Ottawa based client in the Finance industry is looking for Senior SECRET security ClearedDatabase Administrator to support enterprise storage and database services across on-prem and Azure cloud environments. The Consultant will install, configure, maintain, secure, and optimize database platforms while providing operational support and resolving complex technical issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle Database and Microsoft SQL Server (on-prem and Azure cloud HA environments).

• Perform database performance tuning, analysis, and monitoring.

• Implement and maintain backup/recovery strategies (RMAN, point-in-time recovery).

• Execute database security administration and ensure authorized data access.

• Maintain schema objects and support production migrations.

• Ensure data consistency and adherence to data model standards.

• Troubleshoot and resolve database technical issues, including complex escalations.

• Support and collaborate with existing DBA teams.

• Deliver additional related tasks as required.

Required Technical Experience (Minimum 5+ Years)

Recent hands‑on experience with:

• Azure SQL & Azure SQL Managed Instance (MI)

• Oracle Exadata deployed in Azure environments

• Oracle 19c and SQL Server 2019+

• Cloud SQL PaaS services (Azure)

• Oracle Exadata Database Service

• PostgreSQL on Azure

• Oracle Exadata, Data Guard, RAC

• RMAN (backup, restore, PITR)

• Data Pump (database/data migration)

• Oracle TDE (Transparent Data Encryption)

Additional Considered Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Autonomous Database

• Knowledge of CommVault

• Knowledge of Dynatrace

• Certifications such as:

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
  • Oracle Cloud certifications
  • OCP or equivalent

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