Lead SQL Server DBA /Database Administrator
One of our leading federal government clients is seeking to engage a Lead SQL Server DBA /Database Administrator for a Canberra location-hybrid role.
Please note that the candidate must have NV2 security clearance.
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 tuning, 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 optimize SSAS/SSIS/SSRS and Power BI reporting environments.
- Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues across hybrid and cloud environments, optimizing configurations to enhance efficiency on Azure, AWS.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for all database configurations, changes, and procedures for both on-premises and cloud environments.
Requirements
- Experience: 7+ Years in a similar role.
- Platforms: Practical experience with Microsoft SQL Server products, including use of Always-On Availability Groups, Azure SQL databases.
- Programming: Robust SQL/T-SQL, PowerShell to support the SQL Server software and streamline or automate daily database management activities.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to database management.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Current active Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2) security clearance.
- Azure and DevOps: Experience with DevOps processes and tools such as Azure DevOps and Git, Azure SQL Databases.
- Experience with SQL Database development.
To apply, please send your updated CV and Cover Letter to
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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