Database Administrator

Kinetic IT; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid options

On-site work

Job summary

Kinetic IT is seeking a SQL Database Administrator to join our onsite team delivering managed ICT services to a Federal Government customer. You will manage and optimise SQL Server environments, ensuring performance, availability and security.

The role is full-time and onsite, with an on-call roster that may include occasional weekend work. Key responsibilities include administering databases, backups and restorations, performance tuning, and implementing security controls while ensuring

Qualifications

• Active AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance required for work with our Federal Government customer.
• Proven SQL experience and SQL Server administration tasks.
• Experience designing maintenance plans and SQL jobs.
• Strong performance tuning and optimisation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain and optimise SQL Server databases.
• Perform regular database backups, restorations and recovery activities.
• Monitor and tune database performance.
• Proactively identify and resolve performance issues and bottlenecks.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline routine DBA tasks.
• Implement and maintain security measures to protect sensitive data.
• Ensure databases comply with relevant standards and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to and resolve database-related issues.

Skills

SQL Server admin

Performance tuning

Backups & recovery

Security & compliance

Problem solving

Job description

Kinetic IT has an opportunity for a SQL Database Administrator to join one of our onsite teams delivering managed ICT services to a Federal Government customer.

In this position, you will manage and optimise SQL Server database environments, ensuring their performance, availability and security.

This is a full-time, onsite position based on-site, working standard business hours. You will also participate in an on‑call roster, which may include occasional weekend work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Administering, maintaining and optimising SQL Server databases
• Performing regular database backups, restorations and recovery activities
• Monitoring and tuning database performance
• Proactively identifying and resolving performance issues and bottlenecks
• Developing and maintaining automation scripts to streamline routine database administration
• Implementing and maintaining security measures to protect sensitive data
• Ensuring databases comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Responding to and resolving database-related issues

Keen to get involved? You will need some of the following:

• Active AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance (required for work with our Federal Government customer)
• Proven SQL experience - SQL Server User administration tasks
• Experience in designing and managing maintenance plans and SQL jobs
• Proficiency in performance tuning and optimisation techniques
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.

About Kinetic IT

Kinetic IT is a leading Australian IT services provider specialising in Intelligent Workplace, Cloud, Cyber Security, Digital Infrastructure and IT Service Management. We are unlocking the potential of technology to enrich lives of Australian communities.

For more than 25 years, we’ve partnered with some of Australia’s most important organisations, helping them deliver essential services relied upon by our communities including government, critical infrastructure, education, law enforcement, defence, emergency services, utilities, and transport.

Be You, Create the Future

At Kinetic IT, we’re driven by a shared passion for technology, customer success, and community impact.

With over 1,400 talented people working across Australia, we deliver world‑class capabilities with a local touch – helping shape the future of tech, here and beyond.

We value individuality and foster an inclusive culture where you’re safe to be your best, real self. We tackle challenges together, celebrate success together, and make sure everyone feels valued, supported, and proud of the work they do.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome people of all abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and genders. We’re proud to be an Indigenous and Veteran‑friendly employer.

The Kinetic IT Difference

• Growth‑focused culture – Formal training, mentoring, vendor exam support, communities of practice and regular development reviews.
• Advance your career – Access new roles via our internal ‘Opportunity Marketplace’ careers hub.
• Flex your work – Hybrid options, flexible hours, mobility and part‑time roles (customer needs permitting).
• Celebrate together – Social events, cultural celebrations, end‑of‑year functions and more.
• Wellbeing matters – Health and wellness resources, tailored leave and support options and EAP access.
• Other Perks- Access to our employee discounts platform, discounted gym membership and more.

You can learn more about our culture and crew online at https://kineticit.com.au/work-with-us/careers-at-kit/.