Senior Database Administrator

Myticas Consulting; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Database Administrator specializing in Azure and Oracle Database management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud and on-prem environments with a strong background in performance tuning, security administration, and backup strategies. This role also involves troubleshooting complex technical issues and collaborating with DBA teams. Competitive compensation and benefits are available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with database administration.
• Proficient in Azure SQL and Oracle Exadata environments.
• Knowledge of database performance tuning and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle and SQL Server databases.
• Perform database performance tuning and monitoring activities.
• Implement backup and recovery strategies for data protection.

Skills

Azure SQL

Oracle Exadata

SQL Server 2019+

PostgreSQL on Azure

RMAN

Data Pump

Oracle TDE

Tools

Oracle Database

Microsoft SQL Server

Cloud SQL PaaS services (Azure)

Job description

Our Ottawa based client in the Finance industry is looking for Senior SECRET security ClearedDatabase Administrator to support enterprise storage and database services across on-prem and Azure cloud environments. The Consultant will install, configure, maintain, secure, and optimize database platforms while providing operational support and resolving complex technical issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle Database and Microsoft SQL Server (on-prem and Azure cloud HA environments).

• Perform database performance tuning, analysis, and monitoring.

• Implement and maintain backup/recovery strategies (RMAN, point-in-time recovery).

• Execute database security administration and ensure authorized data access.

• Maintain schema objects and support production migrations.

• Ensure data consistency and adherence to data model standards.

• Troubleshoot and resolve database technical issues, including complex escalations.

• Support and collaborate with existing DBA teams.

• Deliver additional related tasks as required.

Required Technical Experience (Minimum 5+ Years)

Recent hands‑on experience with:

• Azure SQL & Azure SQL Managed Instance (MI)

• Oracle Exadata deployed in Azure environments

• Oracle 19c and SQL Server 2019+

• Cloud SQL PaaS services (Azure)

• Oracle Exadata Database Service

• PostgreSQL on Azure

• Oracle Exadata, Data Guard, RAC

• RMAN (backup, restore, PITR)

• Data Pump (database/data migration)

• Oracle TDE (Transparent Data Encryption)

Additional Considered Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Autonomous Database

• Knowledge of CommVault

• Knowledge of Dynatrace

• Certifications such as:

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
  • Oracle Cloud certifications
  • OCP or equivalent

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