Database Administrator (Labour Hire – Federal Government)
Location
: Canberra, ACT (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 remote; remote may be considered case-by-case)
Contract Duration
: 12 months | 2 × 12-month extensions possible
Industry
: Federal Government ICT Projects
Security Requirement
: Active
NV2 Security Clearance
(mandatory)
About the Opportunity
Hatchit Studios is seeking an experienced
Database Administrator (DBA)
to support a large federal government client. This role will provide specialist development, technical services, and support across
Microsoft SQL database platforms
spanning on-premises and cloud environments.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned DBA to contribute to a
cloud-first strategy
and application modernisation initiatives, while ensuring the security, availability, and performance of business-critical data platforms.
Key Responsibilities
* Install, configure, and maintain
MS SQL Server
database instances with high availability.
* Monitor and optimise performance, replication, and resolve bottlenecks using tuning and monitoring tools.
* Develop and manage
clustering, backups, and disaster recovery strategies
.
* Manage
security configurations
including certificate management and access control.
* Administer and optimise
SSAS/SSIS/SSRS and Power BI
reporting environments.
* Troubleshoot issues across
hybrid and cloud environments (Azure, AWS)
.
* Maintain detailed technical documentation for all configurations, changes, and procedures.
Skills & Experience Required
* 7+ years
experience in a similar Database Administration role.
* Hands-on with
Microsoft SQL Server
, Always-On Availability Groups, and
Azure SQL Databases
.
* Strong expertise in
SQL/T-SQL and PowerShell
scripting for automation.
* Proven
problem-solving skills
and proactive database management approach.
* Excellent communication skills, with ability to work effectively in collaborative teams.
* Current active NV2 security clearance
(essential).
Desirable Skills
* Experience with
Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD
practices.
* SQL Database development experience.
Why Join Us?
* Work on
high-impact federal government projects
.
* Competitive market rates with potential for multi-year engagement.
* Hybrid work model (ACT-based) with some flexibility.