Lead SQL Server DBA

23 hours ago

n Capital Territory, Australia IT Alliance Australia Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

One of our leading federal govt clients is seeking to engage
Lead SQL Server DBA /Database Administrator f
or
Canberra location-hybrid role

Please note Candidate must have NV2 security clearance

Initial contract duration-
12 months

Extension term-
12 months

Number of extensions-
2

Working arrangements -Hybrid

Key duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

  • Install, configure, and maintain MS SQL database instances, ensuring high availability and performance.
  • Monitor and manage database performance, replication, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks using index tunning, dvm and third-party monitoring tools.
  • Develop, implement, and manage database clustering, maintenance plans, including automated backups and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Manage security configurations, including certificate management and access control.
  • Manage and optimise SSAS/SSIS/SSRS and Power BI reporting environments.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues across hybrid and cloud environments, optimising configurations to enhance efficiency on Azure, AWS.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for all database configurations, changes, and procedure for both on premises and cloud environments.

Essential criteria

1.Experience: 7+ Years in a similar role.

2.Platforms: Practical experience with Microsoft SQL Server products, including use of Always-On Availability Groups, Azure SQL databases.

3.Programming: Strong SQL/T-SQL, PowerShell to support the SQL Server software and streamline or automate daily database management activities.

4.Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to database management.

5.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

6.Current active Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2) security clearance.

Desirable criteria

1.Azure and DevOps: Experience with DevOps processes and tools such as Azure DevOps and Git, Azure SQL Databases.

2.Experience with SQL Database development.

If you would like to apply for the above role, then please send your
updated CV
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