Overview
One of our Federal Government Clients is seeking to engage a Lead SQL Database Administrator- EL1. This is a long-term contractual position.
Please check below all the job details:
Contract details
* Contract Duration: 03 Years (12 months initially + 24 months extension)
* Eligibility: NV2 security clearance
Position Description
The Database Management and Dynamics Section within the Business Solutions Branch of DFAT's Information Management and Technology Division has a requirement for a labour hire resource to fill the role of Database Administrator. The role is responsible for providing specialist development, technical services and support for DFAT's database management capabilities.
Key duties and responsibilities
* 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 tunning, 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 optimise SSAS/SSIS/SSRS and Power BI reporting environments.
* Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues across hybrid and cloud environments, optimising configurations to enhance efficiency on Azure, AWS.
* Maintain comprehensive documentation for all database configurations, changes, and procedures for both on premises and cloud environments.
Experience and qualifications
* Experience: 7+ Years in a similar role.
* Platforms: Practical experience with Microsoft SQL Server products, including Always-On Availability Groups and Azure SQL databases.
* Programming: Strong SQL/T-SQL, PowerShell to support the SQL Server software and automate daily database management activities.
* Skills: Strong problem-solving, proactive approach to database management, and excellent communication skills.
* Azure and DevOps: Experience with DevOps processes and tools such as Azure DevOps and Git, Azure SQL Databases.
* Other: Experience with SQL Database development.
Next steps
If you are interested, you may send an email to .
Referral incentive program
As always, we have the candidate referral incentive program through which you will get $1000 for each successful referral after the successful selection and joining of the referred candidates.
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