We are seeking a Senior Oracle Database Administrator (AWS) to join our CGI team to work on a highly visible transformation (Infrastructure services) projects for one of our long-standing government clients!
This position can be performed remotely anywhere in the US; however the preferred location is our Sacramento, CA office.
This position requires working PST hours!
How we’re transforming Government
We use technical expertise and secure solutions to help government reinvent the ways of working to improve citizen services and increase efficiency. Our work helps civil entities provide services transparently and with fewer resources.
How you'll make an impact
Responsible for the installation, configuration, upgrading, administration, monitoring, maintenance, and security of cloud-based databases. Includes the development and design of Databases solutions, migration of databases, transforming workload and the opportunity to utilize cloud native database systems.
. Installs, patches, and configures Oracle, MySQL, PostreSQL, and Aurora database software in AWS environments (e.g. EC2)
. Supports database deployment and migration activities; executes backups and restores
. Troubleshoots and resolves database issues across development, testing, and production environments
. Manages database level security
. Designs, develops, tests, and implements database tools, including: Backup/Recovery solutions Security and Encryption Data Archival Data Masking and Subsetting
. Monitors and analyzes database performance and resource utilization across multiple databases to develop CPU, Memory, and Storage capacity projections and improve operational efficiency
. Works with systems engineers and architects on issues related to database infrastructure architecture, design, and capacity; and assists with Proof Of Concept testing
. Develops and maintain disaster recovery plans to guarantee rapid response and recovery from outages or data loss
. Works with peers within and beyond the Operations team to define and characterize complex technology or process problems and develop & implement new solutions
. Develops operational procedures, white papers, proposals, and other documentation
. With Applications DBA: Designs database environments and components. Produces and maintains logical and physical data models for databases and projects
. Develops scripts to automate repetitive systems administration, monitoring, and reporting activities
What you'll bring
. 5-8 years of Oracle DB Administration experience in a large production environment, including Oracle on EC2, Oracle RMAN, and Oracle Data Guard
. 3-5 years AWS RDS experience including Aurora, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server RDS Database administration experience
. Experience with Oracle RMAN backup/recovery, AWS KMS encryption, Delphix data masking, and data archival solutions including S3 lifecycle management
. Familiarity with LDAP authentication, RBAC concepts, and Microsoft AD
. 3+ years of experience working with AWS cloud services including EC2, RDS, S3, KMS, CloudWatch, and IAM
. Experience working with third party service providers such as vendors and internal support groups
. Excellent troubleshooting and root cause-analysis skills
. Ability to exercise independent judgment in driving technical problems to resolution
. Ability to plan and implement change for enterprise systems, adhering to standard change management processes
. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
. Ability to mentor other team partners in areas of technical expertise
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/NON-ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
. Local and Wide area networking technologies
. Database technologies, preferably oracle and PostgreSQL
o Preferred experience in AWS database management solutions
. 3-5 years of experience working in an outsourced/managed services environment
Other Information:
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $83,900 - $185,800.
CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation including profit participation program
. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
. Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
. Matching contributions through 401(k) plan, and CGI share purchase plan
. Flexibility and paid accrued vacation leave, ranging from 10 to 20 days per year, based on job level, years of relevant prior experience, and years of service
. 10 paid holidays per year
. At least 80 consecutive hours of paid sick/safe leave (except where applicable state/local law requires more)
. Paid parental leave, ranging from 20 to 70 consecutive business days based on circumstances of leave and applicable laws
. Bereavement leave, ranging from 1 to 7 days per year based on relationship.
. Paid jury duty leave, up to time summoned
. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well-being programs
For more detailed information about our benefits offerings visit Benefits | CGI Careers
Please note that the benefits listed above are subject to change based on the specific terms and conditions of the contract being supported.
CGI CSG anticipates accepting applications for this position through 2026-03-04.
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