Oracle DBA

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience. You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.

About the Job

Our client has a requirement for an Oracle DBA for a 6 month contract opportunity.  The position is located in Toronto.

Job Description:

As an experienced Senior Database Administrator you will be assigned to a large Business Intelligence (BI) Program that is currently underway at our client.  You will be responsible for the design, deployment, technical support, security administration and ongoing maintenance of our client’s development and production, Oracle DBMS environments – which support this Program. The BI program is leveraging Netezza appliance technology.   Ideally you will have experience with Data warehousing concepts; working with staging, landing areas, and Datamarts. You will support the design, installation, testing, and implementation of the various Datamarts for several projects within the BI program.  You will be called upon on a regular basis to participate in the planning process (providing technical assessments, recommending possible solutions, providing effort estimates) for DBA duties.

Responsibilities:

Provide expert Oracle as well as Netezza technical support, database design and consulting services to the overall “Business Intelligence” Provide on-call project database support for our client’s Oracle and Netezza test and production database environments for the projects that are implemented within this BI Program Monitor, maintain, administer and tune our client’s production databases that are related to this Program Ensure proper backup and recoverability of our client’s production Oracle and Netezza DBMS environments and databases. Design, Build/configure, implement test and production Oracle and Netezza database instances as required.  Maintain backup / recovery strategies to ensure recoverability of production Oracle and Netezza databases in the event of failure, Provide on-call project database support on a rotating basis for the BI Program.  Install, configure, patch Oracle and Netezza DBMS software as required, regularly monitor and tune our client’s production BI Oracle and Netezza databases to ensure their optimal performance.  Contribute to database protection ensuring appropriate access, Research and report Oracle software bugs to Oracle; Netezza bugs to Netezza.

 Qualified Candidates will have:

-  3-5 years working as an Oracle DBA with the following in a UNIX environment:

-  Oracle 11gR2

-  Understanding of Data warehousing concepts including staging, landing areas, Datamarts

-  UNIX shell scripting experience

-  Solid understanding of data modeling and database design

-  Experience designing and implementing backup and recovery strategies; performance monitoring and tuning

-  Excellent verbal and written communication skills

-  Excellent organizational skills; particularly the ability to manage time well and juggle multiple project activities and priorities

Nice to Have:

-  RMAN, Grid Control, Performance monitoring concepts, Partitioning concepts

-  Netezza (Twinfin v. 6)

Experience with one or more of the following:

-   Assyst change management software; ESP Job Scheduling package; IBM's IMS High Performance Utility Tools

How to Apply

Online:

To apply for this and other suitable exciting opportunities with Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd., you can register and apply online at www.ZylogCanada.com.

Email:

If you would like to email a copy of your resume for review, please reference this posted Job Number or Job Description in the subject line of your email for prompt identification and send your email with attached resume to Resumes@zylog.ca

Oracle Database Administrator

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience. You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.

About the Job:

Our client has a requirement for a Oracle Database Administrator for a 6 month contract opportunity. The position is located in Toronto.

What makes this Special:
Our client is one of the largest Banks in North America. With exponential growth and millions of customers and clients who are served through our various businesses: Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking, Wealth Management, U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking, and Wholesale Banking. Being part of this company is being part of a better Canadian service.

Role and Responsibility:
The DB Engineering team, under Infrastructure Technology Solutions - Engineering, provides the expertise to analyze, define and transform systems specifications into an operational and highly reliable database environment. The team delivers enterprise level database solutions through involvement in design, build, test, and deployment of such solutions.

Job Description/Accountabilities:

• Consult, design, build, test, deploy quality database solutions that involve Oracle and are consistent with project objectives, client requirements, Client's technology architecture standards and departmental best practices. 
• Administer Oracle database infrastructure from design to deployment 
• Utilize Oracle subject matter expertise to design or re-use, configure, and implement database solutions/processes that maximize system availability, efficiency, effectiveness, integrity, security, recoverability, and supportability, all while minimizing costs. 
• Provide 3rd level on-call support on a rotational basis

Specific Educational Requirements/Accreditations: 

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Qualification:

• Must have 7 -10 years working experience performing as an Oracle DBA 
• Minimum 7 years experience in building and administering Oracle environments (9i, 10g) 
• Minimum 5 years experience in building and administering Oracle RAC environments (9i, 10g) 
• Must be team-oriented with ability to work well with multiple teams in a cross-functional setup 
• Must be able to effectively represent DBA team on escalated incident management calls from operations

Other Qualifications/Skills/Experience: 

• Working knowledge of various Oracle technology points including building and administering Database backups using RMAN with TSM and/or Netbackup, ASM, DataGuard, and OEM Grid Control 
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or higher certificates on Oracle 9i or Oracle 10g. 
• Demonstrated experience utilizing Database centric solutions to deliver High Availability and Disaster Recovery. Awareness of non-Database centric capabilities (HACMP, VCS, TrueCopy) 
• Demonstrated experience with applying CPUs and Patch Sets 
• Demonstrated experience with Unix shell scripting 
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude while working with high demands and short deadlines 
• Demonstrated experience involving strong communications skills (written and verbal), proven ability to effectively interact with individuals across business units and at various levels within the Bank (technical, business, including Management). 
• Highly organized and possessing strong analytical skills 
• Highly adaptable with ability to work in a fast paced demanding environment 
• Self-motivated, with strong sense of ownership and urgency to deliver projects/tasks in a timely fashion

Questions to Capture:

• Elaborate on your most recent experience as an Oracle DBA, discuss role, responsibilities, technologies used and deliverables and challenges

How to Apply:

Online:

To apply for this and other suitable exciting opportunities with Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd., you can register and apply online at http://www.zylogcanada.com/.

Email:

If you would like to email a copy of your resume for review, please reference this posted Job Number or Job Description in the subject line of your email for prompt identification and send your email with attached resume to Resumes@zylog.ca


 

Company Overview:
Zylog is internationally ranked within the top 100 in the Global Recruitment Industry, and one of the top five IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada. Zylog is a leading provider of human capital resource management applications, and technology solutions with global delivery capability and proudly represents Fortune 500, Government, and Healthcare organizations actively seeking top talent for contract and permanent positions. Zylog leverages ISO 9001:2000 certified processes, industry best practices, and ownership of one of the largest professional talent databases in Canada; we are dedicated to the progress of our clients, consultants, and our community. Apply now or contact one of our experienced professional resource managers to help you find the perfect career to make the most of your unique skills and experience.

Top Jobs for Top Talent

http://www.zylog.ca/

Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd.

Database Analyst III-Oracle

Job Description
Database Analyst III-Oracle


About the Job

Job Description:

Our client has a requirement for Database Analyst III-Oracle, for a 6 months opportunity. The positions are located in Toronto.


Requirement or Qualifications:


Qualified Candidates will have:

The DB Engineering team, under Infrastructure Technology Solutions - Engineering, provides the expertise to analyze, define and transform systems specifications into an operational and highly reliable database environment. The team delivers enterprise level database solutions through involvement in design, build, test, and deployment of such solutions.

Currently we are seeking a strong Oracle DBA, please ensure that any of the skills indicated in the matrix/ summary / resume can be corroborated by the candidate. Strong summaries should indicate candidate's strengths as an Oracle DBA


Job Description/Accountabilities:

•Utilize Oracle subject matter expertise to design or re-use, configure, and implement database solutions/processes that maximize system availability, efficiency, effectiveness, integrity, security, recoverability, and supportability, all while minimizing costs.
•Provide 3rd level on-call support on a rotational basis


Specific Educational Requirements/Accreditations:

•Degree or Diploma in Computer Science or equivalent experience


MUST HAVES:

•Consult, design, build, test, and deploy Oracle database solutions
•Administer Oracle database infrastructure from design to deployment
•design or re-use, configure, and implement database
•Provide escalation level of support
•7 -10 years working experience performing as an Oracle DBA
•7 years experience in building and administering Oracle environments (9i, 10g)
•5 years experience in building and administering Oracle RAC environments (9i, 10g)
•building and administering Database backups using RMAN with TSM and/or Netbackup, ASM, DataGuard, and OEM Grid Control
•Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or higher certificates on Oracle 9i or Oracle 10g.
•Applying CPUs and Patch Sets
•UNIX Shell Scripting


Other Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

•Demonstrated experience utilizing Database centric solutions to deliver High Availability and Disaster Recovery. Awareness of non-Database centric capabilities (HACMP, VCS, True Copy)
•Ability to maintain a positive attitude while working with high demands and short deadlines
•Demonstrated experience involving strong communications skills (written and verbal), proven ability to effectively interact with individuals across business units and at various levels within the Bank (technical, business, including Management).
•Highly organized and possessing strong analytical skills
•Highly adaptable with ability to work in a fast paced demanding environment
•Must be team-oriented with ability to work well with multiple teams in a cross-functional setup
•Self-motivated, with strong sense of ownership and urgency to deliver projects/tasks in a timely fashion
•Must be able to effectively represent DBA team on escalated incident management calls from operations


Qualification
Description
Requested
Rating


Skills

AIX *

5+ Yrs.
(-5) Yrs.

At least 3 yr practical experience working in a related financial environment? *

Yes
YesNo


Communication skills - pls provide rating - 1 to 5 (excellent)
* Please provide rating in the comment section including written communication.


4 (Very Strong) of 5 (Expert)
0 (Click for No Familiarity) of 4 (Click for Very Strong)

Dataguard *

5+ Yrs.
(-5) Yrs.

Design, build test and deploy Oracle Database solutions *

5+ Yrs.
(-5) Yrs.

Disaster Recovering Planning *

5+ Yrs.
(-5) Yrs.

LINUX *

5+ Yrs.
(-5) Yrs.

Netbackup *

5+ Yrs.
(-5) Yrs.

Network Operating Systems *

5+ Yrs.
(-5) Yrs.

OEM Grid Control *

5+ Yrs.
(-5) Yrs.

Operating Systems *

5+ Yrs.
(-5) Yrs.

Oracle 10G *
Prior working experience w/ Oracle 10g
5+ Yrs.
(-5) Yrs.

oracle 9i *

5+ Yrs.
(-5) Yrs.

Oracle Backups *

5+ Yrs.
(-5) Yrs.

Oracle DBA *

5+ Yrs.
(-5) Yrs.

Oracle Grid Control Experience *

5+ Yrs.
(-5) Yrs.

Oracle install/ upgrade/ troubleshoot OMS *

5+ Yrs.
(-5) Yrs.

Oracle RAC *

5+ Yrs.
(-5) Yrs.

Oracle Streams Replication *

5+ Yrs.
(-5) Yrs.

RMAN *

5+ Yrs.
(-5) Yrs.

UNIX *

5+ Yrs.
(-5) Yrs.

UNIX Shell Scripts *

5+ Yrs.
(-5) Yrs.


Company Overview:

Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd is internationally ranked within the top 100 Global Recruitment Industry, and one of the top five IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada.

Zylog Systems (Canada) is a leading provider of human capital resource management applications, and technology solutions with global delivery capability and proudly represents Fortune 500, Government, and Healthcare organizations actively seeking top talent for contract and permanent positions. Zylog leverages ISO 9001:2000 certified processes, industry best practices, and ownership of one of the largest professional talent databases in Canada; we are dedicated to the progress of our clients, consultants, and our community. Apply now or contact one of our experienced professional resource managers to help you find the perfect career to make the most of your unique skills and experience.


Top Jobs for Top Talent

www.Zylog.ca


How to Apply:

Online:

To apply for this and other suitable exciting opportunities with Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd., you can register and apply online at www.ZylogCanada.com

Email:

If you would like to email a copy of your resume for review, please reference this posted Job Number or Job Description in the subject line of your email for prompt identification and send your email with attached resume to resumes@zylog.ca


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Company Name Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd.