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Senior Database Administrator | Fed Gov | 12 mos + 24 mos Extension

CompuTracts Pty Ltd (Business Name: Connect One Recruitment) Canberra, Australia

Staffing and Recruiting · 2-10 employees

16 h ago
dba Senior (5-10 yrs) Contractor Australia
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About the role

The role involves administering and supporting SQL Server, Db2, and MongoDB platforms, including performance tuning and operational support. You will also plan and implement database upgrades and migrations while ensuring data integrity and service continuity.

What they look for

SQL Server Db2 z/OS Db2 Midrange MongoDB Database administration Performance tuning Backup and recovery Security Database migration Risk management Data integrity Service continuity Containerised environments Technical documentation Troubleshooting

Requirements

Candidates must have expert-level administration experience across Microsoft SQL Server, IBM Db2, and MongoDB in enterprise environments. Additionally, the role requires an NV1 security clearance and experience supporting databases in containerised environments.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Full description

  • Australian Federal Government agency
  • Must have NV1 Clearance
  • Hybrid working - QLD, ACT, VIC, SA

Our client is an Australian Federal Government agency seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrators to join their team in either QLD, ACT, VIC, SA.

Role summary

The SQL Database Administrators will provide specialist technical support across SQL Server, Db2 z/OS, Db2 Midrange and MongoDB platforms, with an immediate focus on MongoDB upgrades and migrations. The role will involve database performance optimisation, risk management, data integrity and service continuity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer and support SQL Server, Db2 z/OS, Db2 Midrange and MongoDB database platforms, including performance tuning, backup, recovery, security and operational support.
  • Plan, validate and implement database upgrades and migrations, with a focus on MongoDB, while maintaining data integrity, availability and service continuity.
  • Assess technical risks, troubleshoot database issues, document changes and procedures, and collaborate with technical teams to support platform resilience and knowledge transfer.

Selection Criteria:

  • Demonstrated expert-level administration experience across Microsoft SQL Server, IBM Db2 z/OS, IBM Db2 Midrange and MongoDB in enterprise environments.
  • Experience supporting databases in containerised environments and managing risks associated with upgrades, migrations, deployment and operations.
  • Ability to plan and implement controlled database upgrades and migrations, maintain data integrity and service availability, and provide technical documentation and knowledge transfer.

On offer is a 12 month contract with a highly sought-after Australian Federal Government agency, with a highly competitive hourly rate.

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