Senior mssql database administrator to monitor maintenance capacity,
S.i. SystemsRole Overview
S.i. Systems is hiring a Senior mssql database administrator to monitor maintenance capacity,. This is a contract hybrid role, based in Toronto. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Senior MSSQL Database Administrator to monitor maintenance capacity, performance, planning and incident/problem troubleshooting- 40341
Location Address: Toronto - Hybrid - currently, position is fully remote, but in the coming weeks, this may change to onsite 2-4 times/week based on business needs (ensure candidate is willing to be onsite in that case)
Contract Duration: 6 months (Possibility of extension & conversion to FTE)
Schedule Hours: 8:30am-5pm Monday-Friday; standard 37.5 hrs/week (Possible OT)
Story Behind the Need
Business group: GTS - Technology Operations & Engineering
Project: Database Administration Support
Typical Day in Role:
- Monitor the system, and act upon system and application automated alerts
- Perform diagnostics, testing, and troubleshooting of software, o/s, and database issues
(ex. correcting installation, configuration, or data problems)
- Plan and perform software installation, configuration, upgrade and patching
- Plan and perform database configuration, maintenance, upgrade and patching
- Perform and manage system and database backups
- Perform manual switch to redundant system / database components, in case of system failure
- Provide on-site database and system support
- Monitor, collect statistical information, and provide reporting on capacity and system performance
- Based on statistics, make recommendations to maintain and improve capacity and system performance
- Monitor the system, and act upon system and application automated alerts
- Perform diagnostics, testing, and troubleshooting of software, o/s, and database issues (ex. correcting installation, configuration, or data problems)
- Plan and perform software installation, configuration, upgrade and patching
- Plan and perform database configuration, maintenance, upgrade and patching
- Perform and manage system and database backups
- Perform manual switch to redundant system / database components, in case of system failure
Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:
1. 8+ years Database Administration experience with MSSQL (combined experience with the following 2022/2019/2017/2016/2014/2012)
2. 8+ years experience in providing technical support, covering database administration and operations to include monitoring maintenance capacity, performance monitoring/planning and incident/problem troubleshooting and resolution
3. 5+ years of Experience with SQL Always-On, mirroring, clustering and data replication, and experience with MSSQL components (SSRS/SSAS/SSIS/Fulltext/Polybase/R).
4. 3+ years of Experience with application side tuning versus server-side tuning
5. 5+ years of Experience with Windows server 2012/2016/2019
Nice-To-Have Skills:
- Experience with Windows 10/8/7 client operating systems.
- Experience with VB, C#, Power shell, Azure Cloud
- Experience with use of PostgreSQL and Linux, ksh
- Experience providing DBA support for Public Cloud MSSQL offerings such as Azure MI, Azure SQL Databases, and GCP Cloud SQL MSSQL.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required
Best VS. Average Candidate:
The ideal candidate would have experience providing DBA support for Public Cloud MSSQL offerings such as Azure MI, Azure SQL Databases, and GCP Cloud SQL MSSQL.
-Need someone who takes care of the entire process:
-Database Sub-tier deployment - SQL integration - installing components
-Data Platform/Application Support - DBA should know which technical services need to be provided to get the application running on the database created
-Ongoing support - after goLive, ensuring everything runs smoothly
-not looking for candidate who can only do part of function, can't just be familiar with sub-function of requirements
- need to provide end to support on databases
- need experience with SQL installation and deployment, supporting project before GoLive, working with application teams to get the database customized for the application, managing afterlife after GoLive - manage any issues that arise - need to be able to answer questions such as (need experience with at least 75% of the requirements - Manager will consider candidates who show interest and potential to learn any missing experience)
Candidate Review & Selection
1 round - HM + peer - 1 hr - MS Teams Video (technical interview)
Disclaimer
AI may be used in evaluating candidates.
This posting is for an existing vacancy. Apply
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Is the Senior mssql database administrator to monitor maintenance capacity, role at S.i. Systems remote or in-office?
This is a hybrid role based in Toronto. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.
What does a Senior mssql database administrator to monitor maintenance capacity, at S.i. Systems earn?
S.i. Systems has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior mssql database administrator to monitor maintenance capacity, role at S.i. Systems posted?
This role was posted on April 20, 2026 (56 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior mssql database administrator to monitor maintenance capacity, role at S.i. Systems require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. S.i. Systems lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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