Senior Infrastructure Engineer

• Type: Contract
• Job #18658

About the role 

Our federal government client is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer – Database Administrator Expert to join a highly specialised team supporting critical government systems. You will be responsible for the administration, optimisation and ongoing support of a custom-built non-relational database environment, ensuring high levels of stability, performance and security. Working within a complex technical environment, you will support database migration activities, contribute to infrastructure design initiatives, troubleshoot technical issues, and drive continuous improvement across database platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Install, configure, patch and maintain database environments.
• Administer database security, schemas, configurations and database objects.
• Manage database software upgrades and ensure platform currency.
• Implement and maintain access controls and security measures.
• Support data management activities including loading, maintenance and distribution of data.
• Monitor database performance and implement improvements to maximise availability and reliability.
• Perform database recovery activities and support disaster recovery testing.
• Provide expert technical advice to stakeholders and project teams.
• Support migration activities and contribute to infrastructure design and enhancement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database-related issues.

Desirable criteria

• Experience with M204 or large IBM z/OS database and file management environments.
• Experience working with non-relational databases utilising Google V8 Engine and Google Protocol Buffers.
• Experience working within containerised Linux environments.
• Knowledge of SOUL.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Skills and experience

• Demonstrated experience administering complex database management systems.
• Experience working within highly specialised technical team environments.
• Strong understanding of database installation, configuration, maintenance and performance tuning.
• Experience with DevSecOps practices and tools.
• Demonstrated experience with Linux and Red Hat environments.
• Experience with technologies including GitLab, Ansible, OpenShift and OpenStack.
• Knowledge of mainframe technologies including ISPF/TSO, Control-M, JCL and REXX.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Shell, Python or Perl.
• Exposure to COBOL, Assembler, JavaScript and TypeScript.

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements available across ACT, QLD, VIC and SA.
• Exposure to modern infrastructure, cloud and database technologies.
• Collaborative and highly specialised technical environment.

Contact Details

For a confidential chat, please contact Anissa on 0484 568 874 or via email at anissa@exclaim-it.com.au and we would be more than happy to provide you with additional information and assist in the application process.

Please note that a National Police Check might be required as part of pre-employment screening.