About the role

Database Administrator for Citco's Database Team, ensuring optimal database performance, security, and reliability. Collaborate across IT functions while supporting on-prem and cloud databases.

Responsibilities

Citco seeks a Database Administrator within the Database Team.
The successful candidate will work with a team of database engineers and is primarily tasked with supporting the entire database footprint both on-prem and in the cloud.
The position is responsible for ensuring the team operates effectively and efficiently, is properly motivated and ensures customer expectations are managed.
This role interacts with most functions across the Citco IT group.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building large, scalable infrastructure, and is a creative thinker, problem solver, teacher and learner.
This is a hands-on technical role with experience of Oracle databases essential, with additional knowledge of SQL Server or PostgreSQL being a plus.
The focus of this role is to ensure optimal database performance, security, and reliability across our organization.

You must have 5-8 years of database administration experience
Extensive experience with major database platforms (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
Proficiency in: Oracle Exadata Database Appliance, Oracle Database Appliance (ODA), Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC), Oracle Grid Infrastructure, Oracle Data Guard, Oracle Automatic Storage Management (ASM), Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control (OEM)
Installation, upgrade, monitoring, and support of Oracle Databases 19c and newer versions
Knowledge of Oracle GoldenGate implementation and maintenance
Linux/UNIX scripting proficiency
Autosys, Stonebranch or other workload scheduling tool expertise required
Working knowledge of modern automation tools (Ansible, Rundeck)
Strong knowledge of database security and compliance
Experience with data modelling and database design
Problem-solving and analytical abilities
Performance tuning and optimization expertise
Excellent knowledge of SQL and PL/SQL programming.
Experience with database backup and recovery strategies, including disaster recovery planning.
Strong understanding of database security best practices and compliance requirements.

Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success.
We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs.
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We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds.
Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.
Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.