Database Engineer Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Database Engineer to join our team in Canberra or Melbourne. As a Database Engineer, you will play a crucial role in managing defence databases' security, performance, and compliance.
The ideal candidate will have proficiency in PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL, and Oracle Databases, with experience working with large-scale database environments. They should also be familiar with ITIL frameworks and agile processes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Database Design and Implementation: Installing, creating, configuring, upgrading, and monitoring databases to ensure optimum performance.
* Performance Monitoring and Optimisation: Regularly monitoring database performance and optimising queries to ensure efficient data retrieval and storage.
* Database Security: Implementing and managing security measures to protect sensitive defence data from unauthorised access and breaches.
* Support for Application Teams: Providing support to application teams for database-related incidents.
Requirements:
* Proven experience administering, configuring and managing large-scale Database environments.
* Experience working with Microsoft Windows Server.
* Experience in High Availability and Disaster Recovery scenarios.
* Experience managing backup and restoration processes.
* Relevant certifications or Professional membership relating to PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL or Oracle Database (desirable).
Benefits:
* Full-time position with 100% on-site work.
* Opportunity to work with a range of Defence modernisation programs.
* Chance to develop relationships and achieve company objectives.