Database Administrator

EDI Staffing, an EDI Specialists Company; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting agency in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Database Administrator to manage and optimize database systems. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of experience, particularly with Azure SQL Servers, and a strong background in data security and disaster recovery strategies. This full-time role requires collaboration with internal IT teams and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in database administration.
• Skilled with both on-premises and Azure SQL Servers.
• Strong background in high availability, backup, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Confident using SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS for various data tasks.
• Knowledge of database encryption and anonymization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the setup, maintenance, and tuning of our databases.
• Ensure databases run efficiently with effective tuning and monitoring.
• Establish backups, disaster recovery plans, and high-security measures.
• Carry out database migrations, updates, and upgrades across all environments.
• Set up automated processes for routine tasks.

Skills

Database Administration

Azure SQL Server

PowerShell Scripting

Problem Solving

Data Security Practices

Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SQL Managed Instance

SSIS

SSRS

SSAS

Job description

When you join our team as a Database Administrator, you will be supporting our Data Management strategy and central to ensuring our database systems meet the demands of our business operations across North America.

A skilled Database Administrator (DBA) that will further our security posture and will keep our databases, both on-premises and in Azure, updated, our data protected and secure. Advancing key strategic business initiatives and working with teams across the company, meeting milestones, managing data migrations, troubleshooting issues, and keeping systems of record optimized for high performance. You are detail-oriented, proactive, and ready to make a real impact on our database infrastructure and maturing our DBA practices.

What You\'ll Do

• Manage and Optimize Databases: Oversee the setup, maintenance, and tuning of our databases.


• Boost Performance: Ensure databases run efficiently with effective tuning and monitoring.


• Protect Our Data: Establish backups, disaster recovery plans, and high-security measures.


• Upgrade and Migrate: Carry out database migrations, updates, and upgrades across all environments.


• Automate Where Possible: Set up automated processes for routine tasks like monitoring and backups.


• Documentation: Keep records of configurations and processes.


• Data Safety Champion: Set up controls, encryption, and logs to make sure our data stays secure.


• Efficient Problem Solver: Jump in to solve problems quickly, keeping any downtime to a minimum.


• Reporting Expert: Provide insights and reports to keep management and clients informed.


• Collaborative Teammate: Work closely with internal IT teams to keep systems running smoothly.


• Lifelong Learner: Stay current on database tech and best practices, always bringing fresh ideas for improvement.

What You Offer

• Bachelor\'s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.


• 5+ years in database administration.


• Skilled with both on-premises and Azure SQL Servers.


• Experience with scripting languages, such as PowerShell.


• Strong background in high availability, backup, and disaster recovery strategies.


• Familiar with the array of tools within the Azure family, such as SQL Managed Instance.


• Confident using SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS for various data tasks.


• Solid understanding of security practices across hybrid environments.


• Knowledge with database encryption and anonymization.


• Automate tasks and improve efficiency.


• Inquisitive Mind: Eager to understand the full scope of the business.


• Proactive Approach: Detail-oriented and ready to jump in to get things done.


• Strong Troubleshooter: Skilled at resolving issues efficiently.


• Collaborative Team Player: Thrives in a cooperative, team-driven environment.


• Clear Communicator: Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal skills.


• Highly Organized: Consistently stays on top of tasks.


• Customer-Centric: Committed to understanding and addressing user needs.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Administrative and Information Technology

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting