Oracle & MS SQL Database Administrator (Contract)

Location: Hybrid – Primarily Remote with Occasional Onsite (Regina, SK)

Contract Duration: June 2, 2025 – March 31, 2026 | Utilization: 50%
Client: Public Sector | Utility Industry | Openings: 2 Positions

Afroxchange Global Services Ltd., a trusted leader in IT and Telecom Consulting, is seeking two experienced Oracle & Microsoft SQL Database Administrators on behalf of a prominent public sector client in Regina, Saskatchewan. This role supports an enterprise data and analytics initiative in the utility industry and offers a flexible hybrid work model.

What You’ll Do:

1. Design and maintain backup and recovery strategies to safeguard data integrity
2. Analyze and optimize database performance with detailed tuning reports
3. Enforce security standards and ensure robust data protection
4. Conduct routine health checks and monitor system performance
5. Install, configure, migrate, and upgrade Oracle/MS SQL environments
6. Implement high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions
7. Develop and maintain clear, concise technical documentation

What We’re Looking For:

1. 3–5 years of hands-on experience with both Oracle & MS SQL databases
2. Strong knowledge of backup/recovery methods, performance tuning, and security configuration
3. Experience with Azure, VMware, and Windows Server Administration
4. Familiarity with Oracle Data Guard, RAC, SQL Server Always On, and Failover Clustering
5. Excellent technical documentation and writing skills
6. Flexibility to occasionally work outside regular hours (no on-call rotation required)

Education & Certifications:

1. Microsoft Certified Professional or equivalent
2. Oracle Certified Professional or equivalent
3. 2–4 years of post-secondary education in IT or a related field

Work Conditions:

1. Work Arrangement: Primarily remote with advance notice for onsite presence (minimum 4 weeks)
2. Time Off: Includes Christmas week and Easter Monday
3. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST