Senior SQL DBA

• Type: Contract
• Job #16631

About the role

Our federal government client is seeking a Senior SQL Database Administrator.

Key responsibilities

• MS SQL production database level performance monitoring, troubleshooting, tuning and implement solutions.
• Provide technical support and advice to application developers in relation to the database environment and to resolve performance issues.
• Responsible for database backup and restore functions including scheduled tests of DR availability, including knowledge of MS SQL restoration and availability technologies such as Clustering, and especially Always-On.
• Participates in SQL code-reviews for the application teams to enforce SQL coding standards.
• Build and report on SQL environment performance and availability metrics and take appropriate actions to implement best practices and optimize performance.
• Assist in the technical analysis and design for current and future projects.
• Participate in MS SQL migration to Azure projects.
• Develop and implement Security policy around database configuration and administration in accordance with Essential 8, Departmental IT Security policy and industry level best practices.
• Essential Eight (8) patching, vulnerabilities management and controls.
• Develop/support automation to bring operational efficiencies.
• Liaise with Microsoft support and other technical teams as required.
• Design and develop Standard operating Procedure (SOP) and System Security related documentation.

Highly desirable criteria

• Highly developed SQL administration skills (On prem and Azure) and proficiency in TSQL, PowerShell
• Highly developed performance troubleshooting skills
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication skills including the ability to liaise and negotiate with business and technical staff.

Desirable criteria

• Relevant IT qualifications
• Comprehensive experience in SQL and other popular DBMS

Contact details

For a confidential chat, please contact Aisha on 0447 071 145 or via email at [email protected] and we would be more than happy to provide you with additional information and assist in the application process.