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Senior Oracle Database Administrator (AWS)
Location
United States
Posted
90 days ago
Salary
$83.9K - $185K / year
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Senior Oracle Database Administrator (AWS)
LED FastStart
Position Description: We are seeking a Senior Oracle Database Administrator (AWS) to join our CGI team to work on a highly visible transformation (Infrastructure services) projects for one of our long-standing government clients! This position can be performed remotely anywhere in the US; however the preferred location is our Sacramento, CA office. This position requires working PST hours! How we’re transforming Government We use technical expertise and secure solutions to help government reinvent the ways of working to improve citizen services and increase efficiency. Our work helps civil entities provide services transparently and with fewer resources. Your future duties and responsibilities: How you'll make an impact Responsible for the installation, configuration, upgrading, administration, monitoring, maintenance, and security of cloud-based databases. Includes the development and design of Databases solutions, migration of databases, transforming workload and the opportunity to utilize cloud native database systems. . Installs, patches, and configures Oracle, MySQL, PostreSQL, and Aurora database software in AWS environments (e.g. EC2) . Supports database deployment and migration activities; executes backups and restores . Troubleshoots and resolves database issues across development, testing, and production environments . Manages database level security . Designs, develops, tests, and implements database tools, including: Backup/Recovery solutions Security and Encryption Data Archival Data Masking and Subsetting . Monitors and analyzes database performance and resource utilization across multiple databases to develop CPU, Memory, and Storage capacity projections and improve operational efficiency . Works with systems engineers and architects on issues related to database infrastructure architecture, design, and capacity; and assists with Proof Of Concept testing . Develops and maintain disaster recovery plans to guarantee rapid response and recovery from outages or data loss . Works with peers within and beyond the Operations team to define and characterize complex technology or process problems and develop & implement new solutions . Develops operational procedures, white papers, proposals, and other documentation . With Applications DBA: Designs database environments and components. Produces and maintains logical and physical data models for databases and projects . Develops scripts to automate repetitive systems administration, monitoring, and reporting activities Required qualifications to be successful in this role: What you'll bring . 5-8 years of Oracle DB Administration experience in a large production environment, including Oracle on EC2, Oracle RMAN, and Oracle Data Guard . 3-5 years AWS RDS experience including Aurora, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server RDS Database administration experience . Experience with Oracle RMAN backup/recovery, AWS KMS encryption, Delphix data masking, and data archival solutions including S3 lifecycle management . Familiarity with LDAP authentication, RBAC concepts, and Microsoft AD . 3+ years of experience working with AWS cloud services including EC2, RDS, S3, KMS, CloudWatch, and IAM . Experience working with third party service providers such as vendors and internal support groups . Excellent troubleshooting and root cause-analysis skills . Ability to exercise independent judgment in driving technical problems to resolution . Ability to plan and implement change for enterprise systems, adhering to standard change management processes . Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills . Ability to mentor other team partners in areas of technical expertise DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/NON-ESSENTIAL SKILLS: . Local and Wide area networking technologies . Database technologies, preferably oracle and PostgreSQL o Preferred experience in AWS database management solutions . 3-5 years of experience working in an outsourced/managed services environment Other Information: CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $83,900 - $185,800. CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: . Competitive compensation including profit participation program . Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits . Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance . Matching contributions through 401(k) plan, and CGI share purchase plan . Flexibility and paid accrued vacation leave, ranging from 10 to 20 days per year, based on job level, years of relevant prior experience, and years of service . 10 paid holidays per year . At least 80 consecutive hours of paid sick/safe leave (except where applicable state/local law requires more) . Paid parental leave, ranging from 20 to 70 consecutive business days based on circumstances of leave and applicable laws . Bereavement leave, ranging from 1 to 7 days per year based on relationship. . Paid jury duty leave, up to time summoned . Learning opportunities and tuition assistance . Wellness and Well-being programs For more detailed information about our benefits offerings visit Benefits | CGI Careers Please note that the benefits listed above are subject to change based on the specific terms and conditions of the contract being supported. CGI CSG anticipates accepting applications for this position through 2026-03-04. #LI-RS2 Skills: - Amazon Relational Database Svc - Database - Database Administration - Database Design - Database Mgmt SystemsDBMS - Database Mgmt SystemsDBMS - Database Tuning - Postgre SQL 49219,0,47720,0,24510,0,23677,0,48778,0,49429,0,47444,0,47920,0--> What you can expect from us: Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com. You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned. We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members. All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances. CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.
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