DBA Specialist
CM, is a health insurance fund that helps no less than 4.5 million people live healthy and
happy lives. How is this possible?
Thanks to the dynamism of our almost 8,000 employees! They join forces every day to
achieve excellent results. They are driven by solidarity and want to move forward together.
Their efforts are acknowledged, in that they are provided with numerous opportunities to
develop and grow in their jobs. All this in a workplace that places value on the balance
between work and private life. But you don't have to take our word for it. Just ask anyone
who works here!
Did you know?
Belgium’s health care is one of the best in Europe. Everyone who lives and/or works in
Belgium is obliged to join a health insurance fund. In exchange for paying your social
security contributions, you are insured against risks in case of illness, accidents,
hospitalisation,….
With our 600 ICT colleagues, we work together every day to provide the best service to our
4.5 million members and our almost 8,000 employees.
CM offers an evolving technical environment: Linux, Windows, VMware, Oracle WebLogic,
TomEE, Oracle DB, MS SQL Server, (Hyper) Converged infrastructure, Multi Cloud (AWS,
Azure), ...
What we are looking for
To manage databases across various systems, CM is seeking a specialist database
administrator responsible for ensuring databases are permanently, securely, and efficiently
available to the users of CM. The consistency of data between various databases must be
guaranteed.
Most databases are Oracle DB, with a minority being MS SQL Server. Other database
systems are emerging to support technical dashboarding, as well as no-SQL Databases. We
are looking for a database specialist with a broad interest who can adapt to technology as
needed. An interest in server and storage management is an added value.
Main tasks:
Reactive Call Handling
o You provide 2nd and 3rd line support for technical service calls concerning
databases.
o You are responsible for coordinating problem resolution between different
ICT disciplines and with 3rd line support from external suppliers.
Proactive Database Monitoring: You monitor database performance using standard
tools.
Database Backup, Recovery, and Cloning
Data/Database Replication
Change Requests: You propose improvement initiatives.
Database Consultancy: You provide technical recommendations to developers to
ensure secure and efficient use of DBs.
Participation in Projects & Release Management:
o You are responsible for preparing and executing the deploy and backout plan.
o You formulate a GO/NO GO advice based on the test plan and execution of
technical tests.
Database Architecture Development in consultation with the architecture team:
o You define and implement database standards and take necessary initiatives to
stay updated with new technologies.
You hold a bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent through experience.
You have at least 5 years of work experience as an Oracle Database Administrator.
You have thorough knowledge of hardware, software applications, and associated
tools related to Oracle Databases.
You have a good knowledge of Linux essentials, Oracle DB Administration, Oracle
Enterprise Manager, managing database performance, architecture.
You have extensive experience with application performance tuning in a complex
environment.
You have good knowledge of shell scripting, Pl/SQL. Apex is a plus.
You have good knowledge of Oracle Real Application Cluster, Oracle DataGuard,
Oracle 19c, Oracle GoldenGate, Oracle DB Container architecture, Oracle RMAN,
Oracle ASM.
Knowledge of MS SQL server and data warehousing is an asset.
You work in a solution- & task-oriented manner in your approach.
You are capable of multidisciplinary collaboration.
You are able to organize your work autonomously.
You pay attention to developing standards and processes.
You make decisions within your granted authority and can accurately assess when to
involve the hierarchical line.
You are willing to work in a 24/7 on-call system (once every
A permanent contract within an organization where work-life balance is a reality, with up to 4
days homeworking per week or working from one of our regional offices. Working at CM
means working in a professional environment and exciting sector with a wide variety of
projects. The informal spirit will likely appeal to you.
Within a driven team, you have the opportunity to achieve your ambitions. We invest in
personal development and offer opportunities to new talent.
You can, count on an attractive salary in line with your experience, meal vouchers,
hospitalization and group insurance, flexible working hours, ...
