Oracle Database Administrator

VySystems; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Information Technology is seeking a skilled Oracle DBA/System Administrator with 6 to 8 years of experience. The role involves managing Oracle databases in a hybrid environment, optimizing performance, and ensuring data integrity. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and possess proficiency in database installation, recovery strategies, and performance tuning.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience as an Oracle DBA.
• Good understanding of Oracle architecture and database internals.
• Familiarity with PL/SQL.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle databases in various environments.
• Perform daily database health checks and space management.
• Implement backup and recovery strategies using RMAN.

Skills

Oracle installation

Database configuration

Performance tuning

Monitoring

Backup and recovery

Shell scripting

Linux/Unix systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Oracle Enterprise Manager

RMAN

Data Pump

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Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid 2-3 days onsite a week)

Job Description :

We are seeking a Oracle DBA/System Administrator with 6 to 8 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities :

• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle databases (11g/12c/19c) in development, testing, and production environments.
• Perform daily database health checks, space management, and monitoring using tools like OEM.
• Implement backup and recovery strategies using RMAN and Data Pump.
• Perform performance tuning and optimize queries and database objects.
• Apply patches, perform upgrades, and manage database migrations.
• Manage Oracle user accounts, roles, privileges, and security policies.
• Monitor database logs, resolve incidents, and troubleshoot issues.
• Schedule and automate maintenance jobs using scripts (Shell/PL-SQL).
• Support Oracle RAC, ASM, and Data Guard
• Perform basic Linux/Unix system administration related to Oracle environments.
• Coordinate with developers, support teams, and infrastructure teams for issue resolution and performance improvements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience as an Oracle DBA.
• Good understanding of Oracle architecture and database internals.
• Proficient in Oracle installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades.
• Experience with RMAN, Data Pump, and Oracle Enterprise Manager.
• Familiarity with PL/SQL and shell scripting.
• Working knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems.
• Experience in performance monitoring and troubleshooting.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

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