• Database Administrator

    Acosta GroupMississauga, ON L4T 0A1

    Job #2712150892

  • DESCRIPTION

    The SQL Server DBA plays an important role that is responsible for managing, maintaining, monitoring and troubleshooting our database infrastructure both On-Premises and in the Cloud.

    The primary responsibility of the DBA is to manage the daily operations for MS SQL Server database technologies in medium to large-sized environments providing direct operational support. Essential to the success of this role are skills related to SQL Server, Azure SQL (IaaS/PaaS/DBaaS), cloud migration, database security, vulnerability management, HADR, and performance tuning. Automation techniques using PowerShell or Python scripting are highly desirable. Oracle Cloud and Oracle administration is considered a strong asset. Participation in a rotating on-call schedule is required.

    Excellent written and interpersonal skills are desirable to build relationships with internal clients at various levels. While your role is technical in nature, you will be called upon as an active member to provide guidance and make decisions alongside business minded individuals.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

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    • Instance/database management including installation/patching, upgrades, configuration and deployment, capacity planning, monitoring server health/performance, performance tuning and monitoring, backup, restore and recovery, and HADR.

    • Provide leadership when working directly with Project Managers, developers, application teams, customers and peers who require operational support or project implementation.

    • Implement Service Management best-practices in accordance with ITIL v3 Foundation framework as it relates to the Service Lifecycle (Change/Incident/Problem Management). Active participant in Change Advisory Board (CAB) review for successful deployment of Change Requests (CR's).

    • Assist developers with performance tuning and efficient database design.

    • Take initiative to improve performance/efficiency of the database assurance operation.

    • Architect customized solutions, scripting for automation, database security and auditing.

    • Strategic planning in-line with long term architectural goals including forecasting, design, planning and implementation.

    • Cross-training of DBA team and creating procedure documentation when appropriate.

    • Ability to perform effectively and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

    • Maintain attention to detail striving for quality of work with successful results.

    • 24x7 on-call rotation alongside our 3rd-party after-hours DBA services provider.

    QUALIFICATIONS

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    • High performer who takes initiative, is self-motived, reliable and challenges the status quo to drive results.

    • Strong combination of verbal/written communication and technical skills.

    • A team player who maintains strong work relationships.

    • Equally comfortable collaborating in a team effort or working independently.

    • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; organized and resourceful.

    ABOUT US

    Acosta and Mosaic are the sales and marketing powerhouses behind the most recognized and proven brands with top retailers in the United States and Canada. We offer flexible services that maximize efficiency. Acosta has the talent and technology to build data-, reach- and relationship-driven strategies to execute those strategies, and the tools to monitor, track and optimize metrics-based results for customers and retailers.

    Acosta and its subsidiaries, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting. Acosta may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations. This range may be modified in the future.

    Acosta and its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs, to the extent required by law.

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Mosaic reserves the right to modify all or part of any job descriptions at its discretion in order to meet and or exceed the needs of the business.

    By submitting your application you agree with and accept the Acosta Privacy Statement and Terms of Conditions.

    Acosta et Mosaic sont les forces motrices en matière de ventes et de marketing derrière les marques les plus reconnues et éprouvées auprès des principaux détaillants aux États-Unis et au Canada. Nous proposons des services flexibles qui maximisent l'efficacité. Acosta possède le talent et la technologie nécessaires pour élaborer des stratégies axées sur les données, la portée et les relations, afin de mettre en œuvre ces stratégies, ainsi que les outils pour surveiller, suivre et optimiser les résultats basés sur les indicateurs pour les clients et les détaillants.

    Acosta et ses filiales , de bonne foi, estiment que cette fourchette de rémunération affichée est la fourchette précise pour ce poste au moment de cette publication. Acosta pourrait finalement payer plus ou moins que la fourchette affichée en fonction des qualifications des candidats et des lieux. Cette fourchette peut être modifiée à l'avenir.

    Acosta et ses filiales sont des employeurs offrant l'égalité des chances .

    Nous nous engageons à fournir des aménagements pour les personnes handicapées . Si vous avez besoin d'un aménagement, nous travaillerons avec vous pour répondre à vos besoins, dans la mesure requise par la loi.

    Les déclarations ci-dessus ont pour but de décrire la nature générale et le niveau de travail effectué par les personnes affectées à cette classification. Elles ne doivent pas être interprétées comme une liste exhaustive de toutes les responsabilités, tâches et compétences requises du personnel ainsi classé. Mosaic se réserve le droit de modifier tout ou partie des descriptions de poste à sa discrétion afin de répondre aux besoins de l'entreprise, voire de les dépasser.

    En soumettant votre candidature, vous acceptez et acceptez la Déclaration de confidentialité d'Acosta et les Conditions d'utilisation .

    Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    Job Category: Administration

    Position Type: Full time

    Business Unit: Corporate

    Salary Range: $72,600.00 - $90,800.00

    Company: Acosta Services, Inc

    Req ID: 1236