RQ11210 - Sr. Database Administrator

Source Code Staffing · Canada · 60.48 – 90.72 · posted today ago

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RQ11210 - Sr. Database Administrator

9-month contract (170 business days) - possible extension

Remote - Anywhere in Ontario

Must Have:

10+ years of hands-on experience as a DBA
Experience with database optimization, capacity planning, installation and migration, database design, performance tuning, backup and recovery.
Experience maintaining and monitoring a number of Oracle 10g,11g,12c,19c databases in large multi-tenant environments
Experience migrating from end of life Oracle database to latest supported version in on-premise and cloud data centers.

Nice-to-have:

Public sector experience

Description - 'APEX/ORDS Evergreening' - The goal of the APEX/ORDS evergreening initiative is to upgrade the full technical stack for 5 Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks business critical applications. The current suite is built with Oracle database, APEX/ORDS, and Red Hat Linux OS software which are all at end-of-life support with the manufacturer. To stay secure and compliant with Ontario's Digital and Data Strategy, the systems software and hardware technical components must be upgraded - A process known as Evergreening . Cloud hosting is targeted as part of this evergreening.

Responsibilities:

Creates and implements physical database designs and operates and administers the database management system (DBMS) including database optimization, capacity planning, installation and migration, database design, performance tuning, backup and recovery.
Experience in cloud and on-premise environments.
Database optimization, capacity planning, installation and migration, database design, performance tuning, backup and recovery.
Maintain and monitor a number of Oracle 10g,11g,12c,19c, 23 databases in large multi-tenant environments including database administration, maintenance, optimization, migration, and fine tuning of databases
Design, build and configure Oracle Database Servers on Windows, Solaris, Linux
Ensure existing databases meet performance requirements including but not limited to SIEBEL, Java, ARCGIS, APEX databases on Oracle
Ensure that all deployed databases are secure and that appropriate security and auditing controls are in place to meet security and privacy requirements
Provide database administration technical expertise during design and architecture phases of new solutions
Lead and design solutions for enterprise Oracle migration project to migrate to 19c or higher
Plan, manage and coordinate implementation of technically advanced complex systems and assist in Data refreshes to lower non production environment
Provide regular support to resolve complex and unique database management issues
Provide expert support and guidance to production database systems and clients by overseeing the deployment and evaluation of complex Oracle databases
Provide support and maintenance of databases in GoCloud and on premise based environments
Carry out complex/specialized systems analysis and design for success of Oracle migration
Provide assistance in the implementing, TDE, Dataguard, RAC, OMS, OEM 13c
Provide assistance with replicated database management and migration
Documentation of your technical work such that knowledge can be transferred to you colleagues
Identifies, analyses, prioritizes and communicates technical risks for decision makers
Provides recommendations and mitigation strategies based on a detailed evaluation of technical risks and issues
Communicates effectively to identify needs and evaluate solutions to complex business and technical issues

Experience Requirements:

Minimum 10+ years experience as Database Analysis (other IT roles to be considered as part of years experience)
Experience with one or more operating systems
Experience with one or more database technologies
Experience in one or more programming languages Experience in the use of information retrieval packages and proficiency with query languages
Experience in monitoring and enforcing database rules
Experience in Incident, Change and Configuration Management procedures
Experience with one or more communications protocols
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; and interpersonal skills
A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines

Desirable Skills:

Experience with distributed data systems
Experience with middleware and gateways
Experience with researching and implementing cyber security vulnerability remediation's
Awareness of emerging IT trends and directions
Experience with Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools
Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices
Experience in Database Administration, Maintenance Optimization
Additional Responsibilities/Skills for Data Warehouse including Oracle OBIEE
Subject matter expert in database design of the data warehouse or data marts.
Experience and expert knowledge in technology and/or application required including installation, configuration, maintenance, upgrade (technology stack) and cloning
Additional Skills for Case Management and ERP Experience in designing/developing an automated data distribution mechanism
Knowledge and understanding of object-oriented analysis and design techniques.
Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models)
Knowledge and understanding of Ontario Government Enterprise Architecture processes and practice
Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices
Experience in impact analysis, implementation planning and implementation of technology or suite specific patches, maintenance packs and releases, and technology stack patch sets and releases
Experience in technical design, planning and implementation of specific technology or suite
Experience with database administration and vendor support services

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Note: The higher end of the range is intended for absolutely exceptional candidates who meet all must-have requirements and most or all nice-to-have qualifications. The client will evaluate candidates based on both rate expectations and overall skill set when shortlisting.

INCORPORATED RATE RANGE (7.25 billable hours per day)