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Senior Technology Specialist, Database Administration

4 months ago

Waterloo, Canada Equitable Life of Canada Full time

Senior Technology Specialist, Database Administration

Waterloo, ON, Canada Req #2299 Monday, June 3, 2024 At Equitable, we realize that your work life is not just about performing a job; it's about being part of a workplace that helps you grow and reach your full potential. Within our friendly and collaborative work environment, we recognize that the key to our growth and success is a dedicated, motivated and client-responsive staff. Join Equitable today.

Position Title: Senior Technology Specialist, Database Administration
Reports To: Senior Technology Manager, Core Infrastructure
Department: IT Infrastructure
Term: Temporary Full-Time, Six (6) Month Contract 

Work Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.

The Opportunity:  Equitable continues to invest deeply in digital capabilities and services. At the heart of this lies the most valuable asset that the organization possesses – our data. As new and evolving demands on our IT infrastructure take shape, the focus on improved delivery, availability, scalability, insight, and sustainability of our data grows.

These demands are creating new opportunities for different solutions and as such the dependence on the integrity and security of our data increases. We're looking for someone to come in and help build and maintain our current data platforms as we take this area to the next level. Be part of our 100 year legacy and join Equitable today


What you will be doing:

Support the design, implementation, and management of the company’s enterprise database server infrastructure Infrastructure and business systems project delivery Support the design and manage database server infrastructure services to ensure the effective uptime to meet a 24x7 business systems infrastructure Ensure database server infrastructure operations and management controls, processes, policies, and standards for the Company based on industry standards, best principles and commonly applied good practices Perform continuous improvement, automation and innovation in the management and delivery of database server infrastructure operations and practices Ensure database server infrastructure is designed, implemented and managed to meet necessary capacity, demand and availability requirements Establish, monitor and meet key performance indicators in support of IT infrastructure, business systems, and Company operational metrics Support application management teams in the effective tuning and optimizing of business systems to meet necessary performance Provide timely response to database server infrastructure incidents Ensure accountability to IT governance activities and processes inclusive of Change Advisory Board and Architecture Review Board Jointly responsible for asset, vendor, and financial management activities related to database server infrastructure Constantly evaluate and research of relevant trends and issues and how they would apply to the Company Actively participate in IT infrastructure, architecture and services community


What you will bring:

Minimum ten (10) years in IT Five (5) to six (6) years in a database administration / analyst role Microsoft or similar technical certifications Strong/expert knowledge and experience designing and managing enterprise Microsoft SQL database server environments Strong/expert knowledge and experience in database performance tuning, debugging, profiling, and analytics, with a string emphasis on performance Strong/expert knowledge of and experience with database systems management processes and practices including monitoring, scripting, patching, and maintenance Strong knowledge and experience in Azure cloud technologies Knowledge and experience in other database technologies such as Cosmos or PosGres Knowledge and experience managing and implementing business technology resiliency / high-availability database server designs (incl. mirroring, clustering, replication) and operations Knowledge of and experience in data / schema design, database development practices, and overall database architectures Solid/strong knowledge and experience with development methodologies ITIL v3 or v4 Foundations certification a strong asset Solid/strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft business intelligence technologies Familiarity with agile, lean, and DevOps principles Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with focus and attention to detail A critical thinker and innovator Superb communications (written, verbal, presentation) and negotiation skills and experience with conveying complex, technical information to non-technical audiences Maintain confidentiality with extremely critical and sensitive information Outstanding team player, focused on customer service excellence, technical execution, diligence to the process, and doing the right thing Post-secondary technical or business diploma and/or equivalent working experience

What’s in it for you:

A healthy work-life balance with employee wellness top of mind We value open, honest communication between team members, challenging each other to continually improve Employee resource groups that support an inclusive work environment An onsite, full-service cafeteria with a variety of daily options Regular EQ Together events focused on company togetherness and collaboration


As part of the recruitment/offer process you will be required to:

Provide two professional references (minimum one supervisor and above) Undergo a criminal background check

To learn more about Equitable, we encourage you to explore our organization.

At Equitable, we are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities across our organization. Please contact our HR team at if you would like to receive our job postings in an alternative format or require an accommodation with the application process.

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