Sybase DBA - Halifax, Canada - Cognizant Technology Solutions

Description

Sybase DBA

At Cognizant, our global community sets us apart—an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. With projects at the forefront of innovation, you can build a varied, rewarding career and draw inspiration from dedicated colleagues and leaders. Cognizant is right where you belong.

Role overview

We are seeking a passionate Sybase DBA to join our growing and dynamic team This role will be for Cognizant's Infrastructure practice.

What you'll do

• Manage production environments, including implementation, maintenance, and development of databases
• Set up/configure ASE server databases on Unix/Windows platforms
• Install and configure ASE Sybase pm various environments with replication knowledge.
• Support high availability of servers/databases through replication
• Perform performance tuning of databases and address database corruption
• Monitor data server error logs and proactively manage database growth.
• Set up thresholds for data/log segments and create logins/users/aliases.
• Coordinate with Sybase support when required and handle back up and recovery
• Schedule periodic jobs using cron utility and manage capacity for device spaces.
• Support on-call for ad-hoc issues, utilizing ticketing tools like remedy/ITSM, and demonstrate proficiency in database migration, patch management, shell-scripting, and incident/change management

What you bring to the role

• Experience with Sybase DB Administration
• Strong understanding of Performance Management
• Hands-on experience with DB backup and Restore
• Nice to have: SQL Server Knowledge, Ansible Scripting, and ASE Certification

What we offer

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefitsto support you and your eligible dependents —from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

Working arrangements

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Mississauga or Halifax. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

Note: The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at