Database Administrator

Duration: months contract with possibility of extension Job Description

• Install, configure and maintain all supported database software (Oracle Database and Microsoft SQL Server) on prem and in Azure cloud-based High Availability environments
• Execute and support database migration initiatives from on-premises environments to:
• Azure SQL Database
• Azure SQL Managed Instance (MI)
• Design and implement cloud-native High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions to ensure that business service-level agreements are met
• Implement automated deployment and configuration management using Infrastructure-as-Code (, ARM templates, Terraform, Bicep)
• Develop and maintain automated backup, recovery, and monitoring solutions
• Perform advanced performance tuning and cost optimization in Azure environments
• Analyze and monitor system performance to identify major performance bottlenecks in the system and identify the impact of administration tasks on core business scenarios
• Implement and maintain database security controls including encryption (, TDE) and role-based access control
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical support for complex cloud database environments
• Resolve database related technical issues
• Provide operational support to database administrators
• Document architecture, migration runbooks, and operational standards
• Other related activities and deliverables, as required

• University Degree or College Diploma in a related field
• Minimum of five () years of demonstrated enterprise Database Administrator experience
• Minimum of five () years of demonstrated ability in leading and/or executing database migrations to Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance and/or Oracle Exadata database Service
• Minimum of five () years of hands-on experience with Oracle c and SQL Server (or newer)
• Demonstrated experience with Azure SQL PaaS Services
• Demonstrated experience with Oracle Exadata, Data Guard, RAC
• Demonstrated experience with Database Recovery Manager (RMAN), including backup/restore and point in time recovery
• Demonstrated recent experience with PostgreSQL on Azure
• Demonstrated recent experience using automation and scripting tools such as Power Shell, Bash, Terraform, ARM, Bicep, Azure CLI
• Demonstrated experience supporting mission-critical production systems in cloud or hybrid environments

• Demonstrated ability to organize tasks efficiently
• Demonstrated knowledge of Commvault
• Demonstrated knowledge of Dynatrace
• Relevant professional certifications and designations, such as:
• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Database Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Administrator Associate
• Oracle cloud certifications

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.