Senior SQL DBA

4 weeks ago

Brisbane, Australia Versent Full time

Versent has a great opportunity for a SQL Database Administrator to join our Versent Modern Practice immediately.

The ideal candidate should possess a robust proficiency in SQL database administration, with a primary emphasis on ensuring the stability, security, and optimization for our client databases using SQL on EC2 and RDS SQL servers.


As a SQL DBA, you will be responsible for providing exceptional operational support, maintaining database performance, and proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.

You'll have a deep understanding of SQL technologies, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to delivering outstanding service to our clients. 


This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of cutting-edge database technologies and contribute to the success of our growing practice and client success.

On a day to day, you'll be doing 

Manage and maintain SQL database environments in collaboration with key customer stakeholders and team members.

Experience with AWS - managing both SQL on EC2 and RDS SQL Servers

Perform regular database maintenance tasks such as monitoring, tuning, and optimization.

Implement and enforce database security best practices to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.

Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, incidents, and outages in a timely manner.

Implement automation strategies to streamline database management processes and improve efficiency.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for database management and security.

Skills requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Proven experience in managing SQL database environments, including undertaking upgrades, implementing solutions, and providing support in a managed services context.

Strong expertise in SQL Server management, database administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.

Experience with database backup and recovery strategies, high availability solutions, and disaster recovery planning.

Proficiency in relevant scripting languages and database management tools

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Experience working within an ITIL Service Management framework

Relevant certifications in SQL Server administration (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: SQL Database Administrator Associate or AWS) 

Our Culture
No cool cliques, just motivated passionate humans generating ideas and devising solutions in a creative, collaborative workspace. We're building a team and looking for people who can think outside the square and deliver what others might consider impossible.

At Versent, we embrace the notion of Family: working together to achieve outstanding success.

What we offer you
At Versent we invest in our people, with benefits such as:

Competitive salary package

Working in a flexible, outcome-driven environment. Outside of client obligations, you can work from the office or home as needed. Also, leave the suit and tie behind and put on a Versent T-shirt instead.

Weekly internal tech talks; all streamed and recorded so those who can’t make it to the office can still participate. For those who do make it, there’s pizza, beer, wine and soft drinks on tap

Regular social events, meetups and guest speakers organised and facilitated by our team

A supportive family culture - If you need help, just ask

Celebration of the wins – big or small, because we know how hard you work.

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