database administrator.

*** Hybrid (partly on-site in Ottawa or Calgary) ***

*** 12 month contract to start ***

*** Full Time contract, 37.5 hours a week ***



Advantages
•Hands-on cloud experience with Azure SQL, Oracle Exadata, and automation tools like Terraform and ARM.
•High-impact work managing mission-critical enterprise databases and optimizing performance and security.



Responsibilities
•Install, configure, and maintain Oracle and SQL Server databases on-premises and in Azure cloud environments.
•Lead database migrations to Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and Oracle Database Services in Azure.
•Design and implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
•Automate deployments and configurations using tools like Terraform, ARM, Bicep, and PowerShell.
•Monitor and optimize performance and costs in cloud environments.
•Implement database security controls including encryption and role-based access.
•Troubleshoot complex database issues and provide operational support.
•Document architecture, runbooks, and operational standards.


Qualifications
•Education: University degree or college diploma in a related field.
•Experience: Minimum 5 years of enterprise DBA experience, including administering Oracle 19c, SQL Server 2019+, and PostgreSQL on Azure.
•Cloud & Migration Expertise: Proven ability to lead or execute migrations to Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and Oracle Exadata/Oracle@Azure.
•High Availability & Recovery: Experience with Oracle Exadata, Data Guard, RAC, RMAN, and cloud HA/DR solutions.
•Automation & Scripting: Hands-on with PowerShell, Bash, Terraform, ARM, Bicep, and Azure CLI.
•Security: Experience implementing database security controls, including encryption and role-based access.
•Optional/Additional: Knowledge of Commvault, Dynatrace, and relevant certifications like Microsoft Azure Database Administrator Associate or Oracle Cloud certifications.

Summary
If you're interested in learning more please submit your résumé and one of our senior Recruiters would be happy to give you a call to discuss further.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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