Database Administrator
Assumption Life - 4 Jobs
Moncton, NB
Posted yesterday
Job Details:
In-person
$75,000 - $90,000 / year
Full-time
Experienced
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Flexible Work
Pension plan
Retirement Plans
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Bonuses & Incentives
Wellness Programs
Data is at the heart of our operations and decision-making. As a Database Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, security, and evolution of the platforms that support our critical systems and drive our growth ambitions.
Purpose of the Role
Ensure the availability, performance, security, and resilience of the organization's data platforms while serving as a technical expert in their management, optimization, and ongoing evolution.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the administration, performance, and availability of SQL Server and Oracle database environments.
- Maintain backup, security, high-availability, and disaster recovery mechanisms to protect data and support business continuity.
- Automate and optimize operations to improve the efficiency, reliability, and resilience of data platforms.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, development, security, and data teams on project implementation and the evolution of technology solutions.
- Serve as a technical expert in database management, performance, and architecture.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in database administration, including strong expertise in SQL Server and hands-on experience with Oracle.
Technical Skills
- SQL Server (expert level) and Oracle (operational level).
- Experience with high availability (AlwaysOn, clustering), backup, advanced recovery, and disaster recovery testing.
- Solid understanding of performance tuning, indexing, and database architecture.
- Knowledge of Azure, hybrid cloud, and Windows Server environments.
- Automation (PowerShell, SQL scripting, CI/CD pipelines).
- Familiarity with DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Monitoring and observability of data environments.
- Management of multi-platform and multi-system environments.
- Data security (encryption, access management, auditing).
- Excellent skills in solving complex problems and troubleshooting.
- Clear communication and the ability to explain technical concepts in layman's terms to a variety of stakeholders.
- Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams (development, infrastructure, security, BI).
- Priority management and the ability to handle pressure and emergency situations in a 24/7 production environment.
Work With Us
- The chance to be part of a dynamic, high-performing team that adheres to the following ethical values: leadership, collaboration, trust and commitment;
- Training and development opportunities;
- A comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary, bonus, pension and benefits;
- A dynamic location in downtown Moncton;
- A paid volunteer day;
- Time off to care for family members and pets.
Company Website:
http://www.assumption.ca
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