Database Administrator Cloud Projects

OpenTalent; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenTalent is seeking a Database Administrator (Cloud Projects) to lead migration of Oracle databases from on premises to AWS Cloud. The role requires collaborating with application teams and other DBAs, applying best practices and documenting solutions, within an infrastructure-focused environment in Canberra.

The position involves ongoing Cloud database support, participation in agile projects, and developing medium-to-long term hosting plans with the infra team.

Qualifications

• Plan and execute data migration of Oracle databases from on prem to AWS Cloud (SaaS, PaaS and IaaS).
• Experience with cloud hosted databases and AWS platform.
• Ability to work with infrastructure teams and application project teams.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies and documentation best practices.
• Desire to address selection criteria as part of application submission.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute migration of Oracle databases from on prem to AWS Cloud (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS).
• Provide advice on best practices and document solutions.
• Collaborate with DBAs to execute migrations using agile methods.
• Work with application teams to advise on Cloud hosted databases and resolve issues.
• Participate in infra planning for database hosting and support.
• Provide ongoing support and administration for Cloud hosted databases.

Skills

Experience in migrations

Agile methodologies

Tools

Oracle RDBMS

Solaris/Linux

NetApp Storage

PostgreSQL

AWS

Job description

Australian Citizens residing in Australia with the ability to obtain Baseline Clearance only respond.

• Contract start 01 February 2024 to 6 months, 2 x 12 months extensions.
• Australian Citizen, ability to obtain Baseline Clearance, Canberra, Offsite role.

Overview

Database Administrator (Cloud Projects)

Plan and execute data migration of Oracle databases from on prem to AWS Cloud platform (incl SaaS, PaaS and IaaS) including:

• Demonstrating knowledge surrounding AWS Cloud platform and tools.
• Providing advice on best practice.
• Working with other DBAs to execute the migration.
• Using agile methodologies.
• Documenting solutions.

Work with application project teams to provide expert advice and problem resolution support focused around Cloud hosted databases including:

• Gathering requirements.
• Troubleshooting and provide advice.
• Suggesting mitigation strategies and execute changes.
• Using agile methodologies.
• Documenting solutions.

Work within a team of infrastructure specialists to develop a medium to long range plan surrounding database hosting and support including:

• Participating in technical conversations representing database.
• Providing professional advice and recommendations.
• Using agile methodologies.
• Documenting solutions.

Provide ongoing support and administration for Cloud hosted databases.

Preferred Technical Knowledge:

• Oracle RDBMS, Solaris/Linux, NetApp Storage, Postgress SQL
• Cloud computing (AWS)

Preferred SFIA level is EL1 equivalent.

Every application requires to address selection criteria as part of application submission.

Essential Criteria Weighting

30%

1. Experience and ability to plan and execute data migration of Oracle databases from on prem to AWS Cloud platforms, including SaaS, PaaS and IaaS.

30%

2. Experience and ability to work with application project teams to provide expert advice and problem resolution support focused around Cloud hosted databases

15%

3. Experience and ability to work within a team of infrastructure specialists to develop a medium to long range plan surrounding database hosting and support

5%

4. Experience and ability to provide ongoing support and administration for Cloud hosted databases

20%

5. Technical knowledge - Cloud Computing (AWS)

Desirable Criteria

1. Technical knowledge Oracle RDBMS, Solaris/Linux, and NetApp storage knowledge, PostgressSQL

2. Experience working