Oracle Database Administrator (Oracle DBA) - Remote

NTT DATA Services•Victoria, BC

4d•$90,919 - $105,390•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (Oracle DBA) to join the Operations team within the IT Security, Privacy & Operations Division. This role is responsible for the day-to-day administration, security, performance, backup and recovery, provisioning, patching, and upgrade of Oracle database environments. The Oracle DBA will work closely with application development teams, technical coordinators, system administrators, data modellers, business portfolio managers, software vendors, and other technical and business stakeholders to design, implement, maintain, and optimize database solutions supporting critical Justice and Public Safety applications and services. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong DBA who enjoys working in a complex enterprise environment and providing both hands-on technical expertise and strategic database guidance.

Requirements

Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 3 years of recent, relevant experience; OR An equivalent combination of education, training, and a minimum of 5 years of recent, relevant experience.
Providing database administration, management, and technical advisory services within a large, complex enterprise IT environment.
Advising on database application design, deployment, packaging, delivery, implementation, and migration.
Performing day-to-day Oracle database administration, including: Database security and access management, Database provisioning and configuration, Performance monitoring and optimization, Backup and recovery, Database patching and upgrades, Capacity and resource management
Implementing Oracle backup and recovery solutions using technologies such as RMAN and Data Pump.
Troubleshooting and tuning Oracle database performance.
Developing and maintaining UNIX/Linux shell scripts to automate and support DBA activities.
Supporting database migrations, upgrades, patches, and changes in production and non-production environments.
Developing and maintaining database administration standards, procedures, and technical documentation.
Strong hands-on knowledge of: Oracle Database Administration, Oracle RMAN, Oracle Data Pump, Oracle database security and access controls, Oracle performance monitoring and tuning, Database backup and recovery, Database provisioning and configuration, Oracle patching and upgrades, Database migration and deployment, UNIX/Linux, Shell scripting, Enterprise database administration tools and utilities.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, a security-first mindset, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting databases within a large government, public-sector, financial, or similarly complex enterprise environment.
Experience working with application development and infrastructure teams.
Strong understanding of database security, availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
Experience evaluating new database technologies and conducting technical risk and cost-benefit assessments.
Strong documentation, communication, consulting, and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary technical and business teams.

Responsibilities

Provide expert database advice to application development and project teams on database architecture, application design, packaging, deployment, delivery, and migration.
Provide technical consulting and support for the design, enhancement, implementation, and ongoing administration of enterprise databases.
Develop and maintain standards, processes, and best practices for database administration, application deployment, implementation, and migration.
Lead consultations with technical and business stakeholders to review, refine, and gain acceptance of database standards and procedures.
Administer database design, development, deployment, and management tools, working with software vendors to troubleshoot issues and resolve product deficiencies.
Research new database technologies, infrastructure products, features, and software versions, assessing technical impacts, risks, costs, and benefits.
Protect organizational data assets by implementing and maintaining appropriate database security, access controls, and security best practices.
Develop, maintain, and test database backup and recovery strategies to ensure business continuity and data recoverability.
Review database object design and implementation to ensure compliance with established standards and best practices.
Develop and implement technical strategies to support database technology enhancements and modernization initiatives.
Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and database administration standards.
Monitor database performance, capacity, utilization, and throughput; identify issues and implement performance improvements.
Test and implement database patches, fixes, upgrades, and vendor-recommended updates.
Plan, configure, test, and implement new versions of Oracle database software.
Support the migration of operational applications and databases into upgraded or new environments.
Provide hands-on troubleshooting, performance tuning, and operational support for Oracle database environments.