Microsoft SQL Server Database Consultant

As part of DXC Technology, the Microsoft SQL Server Practice offers speed and agility with thought leadership on a global scale. This allows us to design and deliver innovative market-leading solutions that enable clients to transform their businesses and the broader market. Microsoft SQL Server has globally recognised DXC’s expertise and skills by accrediting us as an Microsoft SQL Server Platinum Partner, Microsoft SQL Server Cloud Select Partner and Cloud Managed Service Provider.

The Microsoft SQL Server Database Consultant will provide technical consulting and managed services to a wide range of customers locally in Australia and New Zealand as a key member of our Database practice.
- SQL Server database Administration including all SQL HA and DR technologies
- Install and configuration of SQL DB engine, SSIS, SSAS & SSRS.
- SQL performance tuning & investigation.
- SQL Server upgrades, downgrades, and migrations (In place / Side by Side upgradation)
- SQL Patching.
- SQL Encryption (TDE).
- SQL Logshipping, Database Mirroring Replication and Always On.
- Azure SQL Database Administration with On Prem, Azure Pass, Azure managed Instances, AWS EC2, AWS RDS instances.
- SQL Server migration from on prem to cloud based assets like Azure Pass, AWS EC2, AWS RDS instances
- Competent to work at the highest level of all phases of database administration.
- Have a good working experience in Core SQL DBA Architecture, Backups/Recovery and Performance tuning exercise.
- Experience in Coordinating and working with Clients to understand the business requirement and design the architecture, accordingly, resolve issues if any.
- Must be a strong team player and able to work closely with the other technical specialists and team members.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
- Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication.

**Technical Skills and Experience Required**
- Minimum of 8 years of experience as a database administrator, with implementations, upgrades, migrations, conversions, and consolidation projects with Microsoft SQL Server databases.
- Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server Database ranging from SQL 2005 to SQL 2022 on Windows platforms.
- Take ownership of problems, incidents and project work.
- Excellent problem-solving and performance tuning skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Be able to follow direction and take ownership of any allocated projects/changes/incidents/problems.
- You will be expected to obtain your SQL MS certification & to become familiar with working within a ITIL framework.
- Strong command administering database security, data recovery, performance monitoring and tuning on both On Prem and Cloud platforms.
- Design & build specific database environments to meet business requirements.
- Proficient in writing and optimizing SQL statements.
- Must have experience with Microsoft SQL Server Always On / HADR.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to make quick and accurate decisions.
- Consulting experience in providing support and implementation services with the ability to build lasting positive customer relationships, takes ownership in maintaining quality of service and recommending areas of improvement.

**Highly Desirable Skills**
- Azure Data Factory.
- PowerShell
- SQL SSIS / SSRS / SSAS
- PowerBI
- Azure Synapse
- Azure Databricks
- T-SQL

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

**DXC Culture & Benefits**

DXC Technology is dedicated to ‘putting its people first’. We offer competitive remuneration; benefits, training and career opportunities and a culture that demonstrates our employees are our priority. Some of our benefits include but not limited to:

- DXC University
- Education Assistance
- Reward & Recognition
- Staff Referral Program
- Novated Leasing
- Health Insurance (discount program)
- Volunteer Days / Emergency Services

**How To Apply**

In alignment with our commitment to fostering a flexible and dynamic work environment, we have adopted a hybrid working approach that acknowledges the importance of in-person collaboration while recognising that the determination of your work location will be based on a range of factors to ensure both individual preferences and operational requirements are met.