Database Administrator DBA - NV1

Talent; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent in Melbourne is seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to support secure enterprise databases. The role emphasizes hands-on administration of Microsoft SQL Server, performance monitoring, backups, and security.

The ideal candidate will have NV1 security clearance, experience in complex ICT environments, and the ability to collaborate with infrastructure, application and development teams in a government-facing setting.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Ability to monitor performance and capacity across environments.
• Experience with backups, restores, patching and upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain and support Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Monitor database performance, availability and capacity.
• Undertake backups, restores, patching and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot database incidents and performance issues.
• Support database security, access controls and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application and development teams.

Skills

SQL Server DBA

Performance tuning

Backup & recovery

Security & access mgmt

Tools

SQL Server

Monitoring tools

HA solutions

Job description

SQL Database Administrator (DBA) – NV1 Clearance

We are seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to support and maintain secure enterprise database environments.

This role will suit a hands-on DBA with strong Microsoft SQL Server experience who is comfortable working within complex ICT environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain and support Microsoft SQL Server databases
• Monitor database performance, availability and capacity
• Undertake database backups, restores, patching and upgrades
• Troubleshoot database incidents and performance issues
• Support database security, access controls and compliance requirements
• Assist with database migrations, deployments and environment improvements
• Work closely with infrastructure, application and development teams

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience as a SQL Server DBA
• Experience with SQL Server administration, monitoring and performance tuning
• Strong knowledge of backup, recovery and high-availability solutions
• Experience troubleshooting complex database issues
• Understanding of database security and access management
• Experience working within enterprise or government ICT environments will be highly regarded

Mandatory Requirement

• Current Australian Government NV1 Security Clearance