Database Administrator

Nexon Asia Pacific; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider in Victoria is seeking a Database Administrator to manage database health and performance. The ideal candidate will have 3-5+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Azure. Responsibilities include maintenance, performance tuning, and disaster recovery. Strong communication skills and technical expertise in SQL and cloud services are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience as a Microsoft SQL Server DBA.
• Hands-on experience managing and migrating databases in Microsoft Azure.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive database maintenance and health checks.
• Monitor database performance and conduct tuning.
• Design and manage backup and recovery strategies.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server management

Performance tuning

Client communication

Azure cloud database management

T-SQL scripting

Education

Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300)

Tools

PowerShell

SQL Server

Azure SQL Database

Job description

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Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and customer-focused Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the health, performance, and reliability of database environments for a portfolio of clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing both on-premise Microsoft SQL Servers and modern Azure cloud database services. This position requires deep technical expertise, strong analytical/problem-solving ability, and excellent client communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Database Maintenance & Health: Perform proactive and scheduled database maintenance, including index management, statistics updates, integrity checks, and patching for multiple client environments.
• Performance Tuning: Continuously monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and conduct in-depth query and server tuning to ensure optimal speed and reliability for client applications.
• Backup & Disaster Recovery: Design, implement, and manage robust backup, recovery, and high-availability solutions (e.g., Always On Availability Groups) across both on-premise and cloud platforms. Regularly test and document recovery procedures against RTO/RPO targets.
• Azure Database Administration: Administer and support a range of Azure database services, including Azure SQL Database, Managed Instances, and related PaaS offerings.
• On-Premise Server Management: Manage all aspects of on-premise SQL Server instances from installation and configuration to security and decommissioning.
• Client Support & Collaboration: Act as a trusted advisor for our clients. Respond to database-related incidents and requests, provide root cause analysis, and communicate technical information clearly to stakeholders.
• Automation & Efficiency: Develop and maintain PowerShell or T-SQL scripts to automate routine tasks, streamline processes, and improve operational efficiency across the client base.
• Monitoring: Establish standardized monitoring dashboards and alerts (via LogicMonitor) and align thresholds to client SLAs.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 3-5+ years of dedicated experience as a Microsoft SQL Server DBA.
• Technical Expertise: SQL Server administration, including performance tuning, T-SQL scripting, and security best practices. (Expertise in other database systems such as Oracle, mySQL, and Postgres will be highly regarded.)
• Cloud Proficiency: Hands-on experience managing and migrating databases in the Microsoft Azure cloud.
• Backup & Recovery: Proven ability to design and manage comprehensive backup and disaster recovery strategies. (Veeam, SQL Agent Jobs, etc.)
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to manage priorities in a multi-tenant MSP environment.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building strong relationships with clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Experience: Familiarity with AWS database services such as RDS or Aurora.
• Certifications: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300) or similar industry certifications. (MSCA Database Administrator also highly regarded)
• Scripting: Proficiency in PowerShell for database automation.
• High Availability: In-depth experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and Failover Clustering.
• Data Orchestration: Experience with SSIS pipelines, Azure Data Factory or other ETL/ELT tools.