Job: - Senior SQL Server DBA (Must have active Baseline Security Clearance)
Duration: - 6 Months (Possible Extension 2 x 12 Months)
Location: - Canberra, Adelaide (Hybrid)
Estimated Start Date: - 01 Jan 2026
We are looking for
experienced Senior SQL Server DBA
for a long-term contract with one of our Federal Government Clients.
Required Skills
* Proven experience operating and supporting
SQL Server clustered implementations and Azure SQL Managed Instances (SQL Server 2017–2022).
* Expertise in performance
tuning, troubleshooting
, and
optimization
of
SQL code.
* Strong skills in T-SQL
, stored procedures, and scripting.
* Experience standardizing database design, naming conventions, and data documentation.
* Proficiency in HA/DR management, Clustering,
Availability Groups, Replication, and backup/recovery.
* Demonstrated capability across on-premise
, virtualized, and cloud SQL environments.
* Skilled in designing, building, maintaining, and decommissioning database systems.
Desirable Skills
* Experience in
data modelling
,
Power BI
, and other
RDBMS
(Postgres, MySQL, Ingres, Cosmos DB).
* Familiarity with
Linux environments
.
* Strong collaboration and communication skills across distributed teams.
* Ability to
mentor and guide
technical peers.
Responsibilities
* Oversee compliance and performance of the SQL Server database fleet.
* Drive automation initiatives and improve repeatable database operations.
* Ensure optimal delivery, maintenance, and support of
SQL Server clustered
and
Azure SQL Managed Instance
systems.
* Manage
database patching
in compliance with
ISM
and AEC policy.
* Maintain data repositories aligned with
Cyber Security
and
Governance
frameworks.
* Collaborate with IT and Business teams to support election readiness and business improvement activities.
* Provide
after-hours escalation support
on a roster basis.
Visa Status and Security Clearance
* Candidates must be
an
Australian Citizen.
* Candidates must have
Baseline Security Clearance
prior to engagement and
ability to obtain NV1 Security Clearance.