Senior SQL Database Administrator/DBA

4 days 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
Senior Sql Database Administrator/DBA
for
Canberra -Hybrid working arrangement

Please note Candidate must have NV2 clearance

Initial contract duration-
12 months

Extension term-
12 months

Number of extensions-
2

Working arrangements -Hybrid

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.

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