Database Administrator managing the City of Vancouver’s on-premises and cloud databases. Supporting data architecture, security, migration, modernization, and business continuity.
Responsibilities
Manage the City's on-premises and cloud-based databases and data
Ensure database backups and recovery, security, performance tuning, configuration, availability, reliability, business continuity, and operational support
Perform database administration activities including monitoring, reporting, archiving, capacity planning, design, implementation, testing, maintenance, repair, and documentation
Support cloud adoption, database migration, modernization, and integration initiatives
Support platform upgrades, high availability, disaster recovery, and operational readiness
Develop data architecture and advise on data design, definitions, modeling, security, and integrations
Develop data models and perform logical data modeling for business requirements and application development projects
Govern enterprise metadata, data dictionaries, and data definitions
Liaise with enterprise architects, database analysts, application developers, and third-party vendors
Participate in data migration planning and advise on bridging existing databases to the logical data architecture
Coordinate storage and retrieval of modeling information
Evaluate database compliance, resiliency, and operational risks and recommend improvements
Maintain understanding of general business practices, functions, and processes
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Degree or diploma in Computer Science, with an emphasis on information systems management
Minimum five years of working experience as a Database Administrator or related experience
Demonstrated knowledge of Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, Azure SQL Database, or Azure SQL Managed Instance
Knowledge of implementing high availability solutions for Oracle and SQL Server
Familiarity with Windows, Linux, or Unix operating systems
Knowledge of storage technologies, networking, server architecture, and server virtualization
Knowledge of data architecture design and modeling techniques
Knowledge of program design concepts
Knowledge of data security techniques and protocols
Knowledge of current database and data integration platform trends, standards, and products in Information Technology
Proficiency in office productivity tools such as Windows, Office, and MS Project
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent oral, written, presentation, and facilitation skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and respond to requests in a timely manner
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Highly trustworthy; capable of handling business-critical and sensitive information
Benefits
Meaningful public-service work
Inclusive and engaging workplace
Accommodations provided upon request during the selection process
Diversity and inclusion commitments
Paid benefits, retirement, vacation, or other compensation extras are not specified
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