TekStaff's Client is seeking a Senior Database Administrator for a 6-month contract in Toronto, ON. The ideal candidate will have 8-10+ years of experience with Public Cloud, MSSQL Services, and Database Administration. The role requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
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Key Responsibilities
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Nice to Have
Job Description
TekStaff's Client has a current vacancy for a SQL DBA
Pay Rate Range: $48-60
Job Description
This is a 6 month contract located in Toronto, ON/ (fully remote, may change in future).
Candidate Requirements/Must-Have skills:
1. 8-10+ years of progressive technical working experience as a Database Administrator.
2. 5+ years of experience with Public Cloud including GCP Cloud SQL (MSSQL) and Azure MI/DBaaS/IaaS database administration.
3. Hands on experience with MSSQL Services (SSRS/SSAS/SSIS/PolyBase, R Service, Power BI etc.) and MSSQL Instance/Database Installation/Configuration/Hardening.
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4. Hands on experience with MSSQL Servers 2022/2019/2017, Database Security, HA/DR, Performance & Tuning, Database Backup, and prior versions DB Administration.
5. Hands on experience with Scripting and Automation with Power Shell, C#, VB Scripts, SSIS, TSQL etc.
Nice-To-Have Skills:
• Microsoft and/or Google Data Platform certification.
• Windows Servers 2019/2016 and prior versions.
• AD, Firewall IP/Port, domain trust/authentication methods related to MSSQL/Windows database connectivity.
• Application side tuning vs. server-side tuning.
• Setup MSSQL Always-On, Availability groups & Database Replication.
• Logical & Physical Backup/Recovery/Compression techniques.
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Soft Skills:
• You have good analytical, problem solving, trouble shooting and automation skills.
• You are a quick learner, with good communication (verbal/written) skills to be collaborate with other technical teams and business stakeholders. This includes attending meetings and sharing technical documentations.
Education:
• Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Math, or related discipline
TekStaff may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.
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