Database Administrator - N.A. Service Delivery Group

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is a trusted leader in secure technology solutions for governments and businesses worldwide. We develop and deploy secure document and enterprise-level system solutions across the following domains: border security, civil identity, driver licence/identification and vehicle information, excise control, currency, lotteries and charitable gaming. Our Corporate Philosophy and 7 Core Principles shape and guide our corporate behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBN. At CBN, we seek long-term relationships with our employees (current average tenure is ~10 years) and offer a competitive compensation package that includes health, medical and life insurance benefits and a defined contribution pension plan with company matching. Job Description Internal Job Title: Database Administrator Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Job Location: Ottawa, ON Work Model: Hybrid Job Status: Existing Vacancy Position Summary As a Database Administrator (DBA) in our North American Service Delivery group, you will be responsible for designing, developing and deploying highly secure database solutions for our national and international government customers. In this position, you will design, develop and provide ongoing support and tune and optimize their performance to ensure they remain highly available, reliable, and secure. Core Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain database systems to meet organizational requirements. Collaborate with System Architects to plan DBMS capacity and hardware requirements. Install and configure the production system locally in advance of shipment to customer site. Train and support Developers and Local Service Providers (LSPs). Define database migration strategy and design replication topology and methodology. Develop migration procedures/scripts and perform the migration. Monitor database performance, identify issues, and optimize database performance. Ensure database security by implementing access controls, encryption, and other security measures. Develop and implement backup and recovery plans to protect data integrity. Provide support for database-related issues, including troubleshooting and resolving problems. Create and maintain documentation for database configurations, schemas, changes, processes, and procedures. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Legally eligible to work in Canada Fluent in English (speak, read, write) Able to obtain (in a timely manner) and maintain Government of Canada Secret level security clearance Able to travel approx. 2 weeks/year on average Bachelor's degree in computer science (or related program) or equivalent years of additional relevant professional experience Knowledge of the following: Database management principles Data modeling Database tuning, performance and optimization Database security practices Database backup and recovery Basic networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, network security practices. 10 years of experience in database administration Experience with the following technologies: Operating Systems: Linux, Windows Server Database Management Systems: SQL, Oracle PL/SQL, PostgreSQL PL/pgSQL and Bash Virtualization: VMware Containerization/Orchestration: Docker Deployment/Configuration: Puppet SQL and Scripting: SQL, Bash Security: Active Directory, Kerberos, LDAP, TLS Tools: Git Preferred Qualifications Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, or similar certifications are assets. Experience with the following technologies: Database Management Systems: Mongo DB, NoSQL (Elasticsearch) Virtualization: HyperV, XCP-ng Containerization/Orchestration: Kubernetes Deployment/Configuration: Terraform, Ansible, Bicep, Helmchart SQL and Scripting: Python, PowerShell Security: Bitlocker, LUKS Cloud Platforms: AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database Tools: tcpdump, Wireshark, PowerCLI, Sysinternals Suite, BIRT Additional Information Equal Opportunity Statement Our organization is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ2+ individuals. We are dedicated to removing barriers and fostering a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

The DBA is responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining highly secure database solutions for government customers. Key tasks include performance optimization, implementing security measures, and managing backup and recovery plans.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience and at least 10 years of database administration experience. Proficiency in SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Linux is required, along with the ability to obtain a Government of Canada Secret level security clearance.

• Health Insurance • Medical Insurance • Life Insurance • Defined Contribution Pension Plan With Company Matching

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• Database Administration
• Data Modeling
• Database Tuning
• Database Security
• Backup And Recovery
• SQL
• Oracle PL/SQL
• PostgreSQL PL/pgSQL
• Bash
• Linux
• Windows Server
• VMware
• Docker
• Puppet
• Git
• Active Directory

• Data & Analytics
• Technology
• Software
• Government & Public Sector
• Security & Safety

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

10+ ans

Postuler avant le

29 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level

Mode de candidature

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