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Database Administrator

Sotera Health
Ottawa, CAN
Full-time
Mid · 3–5 years experience
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago
OracleSQL ServerOracle E-Business Suite (EBS)RMANData GuardTDE

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Key Responsibilities

  • Administer, maintain, monitor and support Oracle databases and SQL server databases, to ensure high availability, performance, security, and reliability of business-critical applications.
  • Perform database configuration, upgrades, patching, backup, recovery, cloning, and migration activities for databases.
  • Monitor database performance and proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve database-related issues, bottlenecks, and incidents. Optimize database performance through SQL tuning, execution plan analysis, indexing strategies, and capacity planning.
  • Perform database backup and recovery, configure and design high availability, and disaster recovery solutions using Oracle technologies such as RMAN and Data Guard.
  • Implement and maintain database security controls, including encryption (TDE), auditing, privileged access management, and compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop and maintain Linux/PowerShell scripts to automate database administration tasks, monitoring, backup processes, performance reporting, and routine system maintenance.
  • Support and maintain transactional replication and performance tuning activities in SQL server environments.
  • Support Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) application tier, including cloning, patching, and environment maintenance activities, where applicable.
  • Collaborate with application development, and infrastructure teams to design, deploy, and optimize database solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
  • Participate in change management, release management, and production support processes, including after-hours support and incident response when required.
  • Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing status updates, technical guidance, and recommendations on database-related matters.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3-5 years of demonstrated hands-on Oracle database administration experience in mission-critical enterprise environments a must.
  • 3-5 years of hands-on database experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server environments, including administration, monitoring, backup and recovery, transactional replication and performance optimization.
  • Demonstrated experience with Oracle database installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, backup and recovery, data guard, performance tuning, encryption and troubleshooting.
  • Experience in administering Oracle database in Oracle Cloud infrastructure (OCI) an asset.
  • Demonstrated experience with Linux/Unix operating systems and scripting for automation and operational support.
  • Experience in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) database administration, including patching, cloning, and administration
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with application teams, infrastructure teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of database administration principles, including tuning, encryption, backup and recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Proficient in PowerShell, Shell, or other scripting languages to automate routine administrative tasks and improve operational efficiency. Hands-on experience working with Linux/Unix is required.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform root cause analysis, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and implement effective long-term corrective actions.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams while supporting critical production systems and business operations.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies, industry best practices.

Additional Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Microsoft SQL Server/Azure Database certification, or equivalent professional certification is considered an asset.
  • Security and Reliability Background Check clearance is required.
  • Sotera Health goes to market through its three best-in-class businesses – Sterigenics®, Nordion® and Nelson Labs®. Sterigenics is a leading global provider of outsourced terminal sterilization and irradiation services for the medical device, pharmaceutical, food safety and advanced applications markets. Nordion is the leading global provider of Co-60 and gamma irradiators, which are key components to the gamma sterilization process. Nelson Labs is a global leader in outsourced microbiological and analytical chemistry testing and advisory services for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.

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