Database COE Lead

Company:Marsh

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Database Administration team at Marsh Canada as Database COE Lead . This role will be based in Toronto. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

The DPT CoE Lead will oversee the technical directions of the DB Architecture, Security & Compliance, Technical Product management, Engineering and DB Consulting teams within the DPT CoE. These teams are responsible to drive informed decision making when it comes to selecting the right database solution for new applications, promote best practices, foster innovation, and drive continuous improvement in all aspects of database management and capability delivery.

We will count on you to be:

• Highly experienced in topics of databases, processes, controls, and audit practices

• Excellent knowledge of current technologies to understand security, audit and compliance implications as well as sound knowledge of emerging DB technologies.

• SDLC best practices 

• Familiarity with DevOps and Platform Engineering 

• Duties:

  • Works on POCs (35%)

  • Works on Best Practices (20%) 

  • Works on DB Service improvement (20%) 

  • Works on Engineering (15%)

  • Works Audit & Compliance (10%) 

What you need to have: 

• Strong skill set in Database Security

• A degree in computer science, Information Systems Management, or Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and work experience is acceptable

• Can communicate network and develop relationships effectively across all levels and groups of an organization

• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written and strong organizational skills 

• Sound knowledge and understanding of:

  • ITIL processes

  • Audit drivers and processes

  • Security policies and processes

  • Database monitoring tools

• Excellent technical knowledge in supporting Windows and Linux based Database Technologies in one or more of SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, Postgres, MySqL

• Cloud computing technologies and environments as well as containerization

What makes you stand out?

• Experience with ITIL Continual Service Improvement (CSI) 

• Strategic thinking

• Wide degree of creativity

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.

• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.

• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $23 billion and more than 85,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Marsh McLennan will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need, please contact [email protected].

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.