MS SQL Database Administrator

2 weeks ago


Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Paxus Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
Key Responsibilities:
  • Participate in onboarding and transition activities for existing MS SQL environments, including workshops and documentation preparation.
  • Support operational readiness and contribute to go-live planning and execution.
  • Carry out day-to-day database administration tasks such as performance tuning, backups, patching, and availability management.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve incidents while minimising downtime or impact on business operations.
  • Collaborate with broader infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration across compute, storage, and cloud platforms.
  • Document procedures and best practices while contributing to continuous process improvement.
  • Assist in aligning database operations with DevOps and automation goals.
  • Follow and enforce database security protocols to meet federal compliance standards.
  • Support future cloud migration initiatives with insights on current database architecture.
  • Exposure to Oracle databases is advantageous but not essential.
What We're Looking For:
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in on-premises and cloud (ideally Azure) environments.
  • Proven capabilities in maintaining database health, performance, and high availability.
  • Familiarity with ITIL and ITSM frameworks. (ITIL v4 certification is preferred or must be attained within 8 weeks of starting.)
  • Solid scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, T-SQL, etc.) is a bonus.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to operate both independently and within a team.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • A proactive and detail-focused mindset committed to service excellence and innovation.
  • Candidates must hold a current NV1 security clearance to be considered
Benefits
  • Supportive and diverse workplace culture
  • Professional Team Environment
  • Flexible working Environment

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