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Senior Database Administrator (DBA) - Dartmouth/Halifax, NS

@ CGI

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Full-time
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Overview

CGI is hiring a Senior Database Administrator in Dartmouth/Halifax, Nova Scotia, for a full-time on-site role five days a week. The work covers the availability, security, integrity, performance and recoverability of critical enterprise database platforms, working with application, infrastructure, cybersecurity and architecture teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure availability, security, integrity and performance of critical database platforms
  • Maintain recoverability through backup and disaster recovery planning
  • Work with application, infrastructure and cybersecurity teams
  • Support enterprise-scale secure database solutions

Requirements summary:

  • Experience as a senior database administrator
  • Experience on enterprise-scale database platforms
  • Knowledge of database security and performance
  • Ability to work closely with cross-functional technical teams

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Employer posting date
2026-08-16
First seen by our source
2026-10-17
Source record updated
2026-10-17

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentSoftware development
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish

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Company size10001+
HeadquartersE-Commerce Place
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Job description
CGI is seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator to support secure enterprise-scale database solutions. The Senior DBA will be responsible for the availability, security, integrity, performance and recoverability of critical database platforms while working closely with application, infrastructure, cybersecurity, architecture and operational support teams.

Location: Dartmouth/ Halifax, Nova Scotia
Work Model: On-site – 5 days per week

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