Database Administrator I

Job DescriptionOn behalf of our public sector client, Affinity is seeking a Database Administrator to be engaged for a one-year term, with a possible one-year extension, to provide day-to-day operational support for the organization’s SQL Server database environments and business-critical systems. Working under the guidance of the lead DBA and resource manager, the resource will monitor database health and performance, manage routine access and security requests, support backup and recovery activities, troubleshoot incidents, maintain documentation, and assist with database maintenance, upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery readiness. This resource will strengthen operational coverage, support timely issue resolution, and help maintain the stability and reliability of critical systems.
Job DescriptionOn behalf of our public sector client, Affinity is seeking a Database Administrator to be engaged for a one-year term, with a possible one-year extension, to provide day-to-day operational support for the organization’s SQL Server database environments and business-critical systems. Working under the guidance of the lead DBA and resource manager, the resource will monitor database health and performance, manage routine access and security requests, support backup and recovery activities, troubleshoot incidents, maintain documentation, and assist with database maintenance, upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery readiness. This resource will strengthen operational coverage, support timely issue resolution, and help maintain the stability and reliability of critical systems.
Responsibilities
Collaborate on a data strategy to support modernization initiatives.
Design, develop, install, administer, and maintain the databases used by the organization to manage their work and make quality decisions at all levels of the organization.
Ensure the Disaster Recovery strategies are in place to protect WorkSafeNB databases and return the organization to full operations of the databases quickly, including updating the strategy with any changes to the system, testing for any inefficiencies, and prioritizing improvement plans.
Provide access, security, and availability of databases for WorkSafeNB staff, clients, and employers;
including developing processes to limit access to sensitive personal information as legislated and on a need-to-know basis.
Develop database standards, processes, and tools to monitor database health, performance, and storage.
Collaborate with analysts, project managers, managers and directors to solve problems, provide advice, and document changes to the system, database structures, and source code repository.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, a 2-year Information Technology college diploma, or a 2-year college diploma in a relevant field.
Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Database Administrator (DBA).
Scored Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of experience designing and developing database structures to support enterprise applications, reporting, and informed decision-making.
Minimum 4 years of experience installing, configuring, administering, and maintaining enterprise databases, including patching and upgrades.
Minimum 3 years of experience implementing database security and access controls to protect sensitive information and support privacy requirements and need-to-know access.
Minimum 3 years of experience developing, maintaining, and testing database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies, including identifying gaps and prioritizing improvements.
Minimum 3 years of experience monitoring database health, availability, performance, and storage, including performance tuning and capacity planning.
Minimum 1 year of experience developing database standards, operational procedures, and monitoring tools to support consistent and reliable database services.
Minimum 1 year of experience contributing database expertise to data strategy and modernization efforts, including assessing database impacts and recommending improvements.
Minimum 1 year of experience collaborating with technical, business, and project stakeholders to resolve database issues, provide advice, and document database and script changes in source control.
About AffinityAffinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
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Job Number: 14141
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