Specialist, System Architecture; DBA)

Req

Connection is everything. It drives us to innovate, explore, and stay close to what matters to us most. At Bell, we’re building a more connected future through world‑class networks, AI‑powered solutions, and digital experiences that elevate how people live, work, and play every day.

We believe in empowering people. That’s why we equip our teams with cutting‑edge technology, AI tools, and a collaborative environment that supports creativity and growth. Want to be part of a diverse team where your work makes a real impact? If you’re inspired by innovation that advances how people connect and transforms what’s possible, you belong on #Team Bell.

Become an integral part of our Customer Experience team, where you will be at the forefront of shaping our customer journeys. You will build on Bell’s Strategic Imperative to Champion Customer Experience and reinforce our commitment to put the customer first in everything we do. Design innovative, customer‑centric processes, policies, products and services, while upholding our Customer‑First Commitments to make it easier for customers to do business with Bell.

As part of our team, you will be at the heart of our customer experiences.

We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator (DBA) to oversee the installation, configuration, performance, integrity, and security of our organization’s databases. The DBA will play a crucial role in ensuring the availability, reliability, and efficiency of our data systems, supporting both operational needs and strategic growth.

• Database Management:
  Install, configure, upgrade, and patch database software.
• Performance Monitoring & Tuning:
  Continuously monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies to ensure efficient data retrieval and processing.
• Backup & Recovery:
  Develop, implement, and regularly test robust backup and disaster recovery plans to safeguard data integrity and ensure business continuity.
• Security:
  Implement and maintain database security measures, including user access controls, role management, and data encryption.
• Troubleshooting:
  Diagnose and resolve database‑related issues, including performance problems, connectivity errors, and data corruption.
• Database Design Support:
  Collaborate with development teams to design efficient database schemas, optimize queries, and provide technical guidance on database best practices.
• Capacity Planning:
  Monitor database growth and forecast future resource requirements (storage, CPU, memory).
• High Availability & Disaster Recovery:
  Implement and manage high availability solutions (e.g., clustering, replication) and participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Documentation:
  Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of database configurations, procedures, and standards.
• Automation:
  Develop scripts and tools to automate routine database tasks.

• Proven experience as a Database Administrator.
• In‑depth knowledge of one or more major database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Strong proficiency in SQL, stored procedures, triggers, and database design principles.
• Expertise in database performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery methodologies.
• Experience with database security best practices.
• Familiarity with operating systems (Windows Server, Linux).
• Scripting skills (e.g., Power Shell, Bash) for automation are advantageous.
• Experience with cloud database platforms (AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

• Transformational agent – agile and ability to mobilize…