Database Administrators

Database Administrators

Start Date: 20/08/2024

Application closing date: 30/07/2024

Duration: 12 Months with 2 x extensions

Security Clearence:NV1

Location: Canberra (Hybrid)

Company: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Role Description

The Business Solutions Branch within DFAT's Information Management and Technology Division, has a requirement for up to two resources to fill the role of Database Administrator to deliver BAU Database Admin support.

Essential Criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate experience working with a Windows Server and Microsoft SQL infrastructure supporting 2012/2016/2019/2022 environments.

• Must be able to demonstrate experience working with Azure Managed Instance and Azure DB.

• Ability to work with Transact SQL and PowerShell.

• Experience in API automation.

• A working understanding of Azure Data offerings.

• Demonstrate skills and knowledge to implement and manage the operational aspects of hybrid solutions built on Microsoft Azure and SQL Server.

• Experience integrating and analysing diverse data sets in complex and business critical environments.

• Assist with performance and capacity management of SQL server systems.

• Experience supporting Microsoft SQL availability groups and clustering implementation.

• Provide specialist SQL Server services for upgrade projects.

• Provide technical advice as required for the departments SOE.

• In conjunction with managers, prioritise, analyse, and complete tasks according to the nature and urgency of requests.

• Proven critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills required.

• Ensure that tasks and progressive action history are duly recorded and concluded to the client's satisfaction

Desirable Criteria

• Microsoft Certificates: DP-300; DP-203 and DP-900.

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