Database Administrator | Enterprise SQL, Hybrid Infrastructure & High Availability
* Location: ACT (Hybrid/ Canberra Candidates Only)
* Security Clearance: NV1 (Mandatory)
* Contract Length: 12 months + 2 × 12-month extensions (Department discretion)
About the position:
This Database Administrator role sits within an enterprise government environment supporting mission-critical database platforms across on-premises and cloud ecosystems. The focus is operational resilience, performance optimisation, and secure hybrid database management.
You will contribute across the full lifecycle of SQL platform administration from configuration and clustering to monitoring, optimisation, and disaster recovery ensuring systems remain secure, available, and aligned to evolving technical demands.
What you’ll do:
* Design, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments across on-prem and hybrid cloud
* Implement and manage Always-On Availability Groups, replication, clustering, and automated backup strategies
* Monitor and tune database performance, resolving bottlenecks and optimising configurations
* Manage SSAS, SSIS, SSRS, and Power BI reporting environments to ensure reliability and accuracy
What we are looking for:
* 5+ years’ experience administering enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments
* Strong hands-on expertise in SQL/T-SQL and PowerShell scripting for automation
* Practical experience managing Azure and/or AWS SQL database environments
* A proactive, problem-solving mindset with confidence working in structured teams
Seniority fit:
* This role suits database professionals comfortable owning performance, availability, and recovery accountability
* Experience working across hybrid environments with both infrastructure and reporting exposure is important
* Ability to document and communicate changes clearly within regulated environments is expected
Technology & environment:
* Microsoft SQL Server (Always-On Availability Groups, SQL Replication)
* Azure SQL / AWS SQL database services
* SSAS / SSIS / SSRS / Power BI ecosystems
* PowerShell scripting and automation
* Hybrid enterprise infrastructure aligned to government security frameworks
A quick note before you apply:
* This role supports live, enterprise database platforms where uptime, security, and performance are critical
* If your recent experience has been limited to development-only SQL work without operational platform responsibility, this may not align with the team’s current needs
* An active NV1 security clearance is required
* The environment requires disciplined documentation, governance alignment, and structured change control
To showcase your interest for the position, click on ‘APPLY’ on our website or for any further information, please contact Sanat Anmadwar on **************@. We look forward to seeing how your expertise can help us achieve excellence!