At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and optimize databases to ensure smooth operations 24/7.
- Company: Join NTT DATA, a global leader in tech innovation and business services.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, employee assistance programs, and discounts.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in tech.
- Qualifications: 10+ years of DBA experience with Oracle and SQL Server.
The predicted salary is between 70.45 - 70.45 $ per hour.
A professional Database Administrator (DBA) will keep the database up and running smoothly 24/7. The goal is to provide a seamless flow of information throughout the company, considering both backend data structure and frontend accessibility for end-users.
Minimum 10 years of progressive database administration experience, including production support, performance tuning, backup and recovery, disaster recovery planning, and database maintenance activities.
Responsibilities
- Manage and administer production, QA, and development database environments ensuring high availability and optimal performance.
- Perform database performance tuning, query optimization, indexing, and capacity planning to improve system efficiency.
- Perform Oracle RMAN and SQL Server backup/recovery operations and regularly validate restoration procedures.
- Manage Oracle and SQL Server security, user access, roles, and database permissions.
- Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery (DR) strategies to ensure business continuity.
- Monitor database health, storage utilization, replication, and system performance using enterprise monitoring tools.
- Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, patching, and maintenance activities with minimal downtime.
- Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents, performance bottlenecks, and data integrity issues within defined SLAs.
- Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to support releases and system enhancements.
- Develop and maintain database standards, documentation, SOPs, and operational runbooks.
- Support compliance, audit, security, and access management requirements across database platforms.
- Participate in on-call support and provide proactive recommendations for continuous service improvement.
Requirements and skills
- 10+ years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator supporting enterprise-scale production environments.
- Strong hands-on experience administrating Oracle Database and Microsoft SQL Server environments, including installation, configuration, performance tuning, backup/recovery, patching and upgrades.
- 10+ years of experience with database backup/recovery, replication, clustering, and high-availability solutions.
- Proven expertise in SQL query tuning, performance troubleshooting, and database optimization.
- 10+ years of experience supporting mission-critical applications in 24x7 production environments.
- Knowledge of cloud database technologies (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, Oracle Cloud, etc.) is an asset.
- 10+ years of experience with database monitoring and administration tools.
- Familiarity with ITIL processes, incident management, change management, and release management.
- Excellent stakeholder communication and documentation skills.
- Preferred to have Level 1 Security Clearance.
Database Admin Senior Specialist employer: NTT DATA, Inc.
NTT DATA is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and professional growth. Located in Toronto, employees benefit from a collaborative work environment that emphasizes learning and mentorship, alongside competitive compensation and comprehensive health benefits. With a clear career progression path and opportunities to work on cutting-edge design projects, NTT DATA empowers its team members to thrive both personally and professionally.
