Expression Of Interest - Database Administrator

Fujitsu; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Fujitsu Limited in Sydney CBD is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to oversee SQL Server and Oracle databases in production and business-critical systems. The role focuses on database health, performance, backups, and high availability, on a 6-month fixed-term contractor engagement.

You will collaborate with infrastructure, application and security teams to ensure resilient database services and implement patches, security controls, and recovery procedures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience administering SQL Server and Oracle databases.
• Strong knowledge of backup/recovery, performance tuning, and database security.
• Experience with SQL scripting and capacity planning.
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux server environments.
• Experience supporting production and business-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain and support Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle databases across production and business-critical environments.
• Monitor database performance and implement tuning to support efficient operation.
• Manage backups, recovery processes and disaster-recovery solutions.
• Apply patches and security controls for secure environments.
• Troubleshoot incidents and support high-availability technologies (e.g., Always On, Data Guard).

Skills

SQL Server

Oracle

Backup & Recovery

Performance Tuning

SQL Scripting

Windows Server

Linux Server

High Availability

Disaster Recovery

Tools

PowerShell

Azure

AWS

Oracle Data Guard

SQL Server Always On

Job description

Job Location: Sydney Location Flexibility: Primary Location Only Req Id: 13993 Posting Start Date: 10/29/26

We Are Fujitsu

We use technology to make happier lives. We are a global leader in technology and business solutions that transform organizations and the world around us. We have a long heritage of bringing innovation and expertise, continuously working to contribute to the growth of society and our customers.

Join Fujitsu as a Database Administrator in Sydney CBD, supporting Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle database environments used for production and business-critical systems. This hands‑on role brings together database administration, performance optimisation, backup and recovery, security, incident resolution and high availability. This is an onsite, 6‑month fixed‑term contractor engagement.

About the role

You will take an active role in the day‑to‑day health, performance and resilience of SQL Server and Oracle databases. Working across operational support and preventative maintenance, you will monitor and tune performance, manage recovery and disaster‑recovery processes, apply patches and security controls, troubleshoot incidents and support high‑availability technologies. You will work closely with infrastructure, application and security teams as part of supporting dependable database services.

• Administer, maintain and support Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle databases across production and business‑critical environments.
• Monitor database performance, identify issues and implement tuning and optimisation to support efficient operation.
• Manage database backups, recovery processes and disaster‑recovery solutions to support resilience and recoverability.
• Apply database patches, upgrades and security controls as part of maintaining supported and secure environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents and performance issues, using strong SQL scripting and query‑optimisation capability.
• Support high‑availability solutions, including SQL Always On and Oracle Data Guard.
• Work closely with infrastructure, application and security teams on database support and operational requirements.

About you

Must‑have experience

• 5+ years' experience administering SQL Server and Oracle databases.
• Strong knowledge of backup and recovery, performance tuning, and database security.
• Experience with SQL scripting, query optimisation , and capacity planning.
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux server environments.
• Experience supporting production and business‑critical systems.

Preferred experience and certifications

• Experience with Azure, AWS, or Oracle Cloud.
• PowerShell or automation scripting experience.
• Microsoft SQL and/or Oracle certifications.

Relocation Supported: No Visa Sponsorship Approved: No

Why Fujitsu?

We are an organization with a strong set of values and a history of respecting fairness and equality, whilst promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We constantly push ourselves to do better and strive to bring together a diverse mix of perspectives and talents in an inclusive environment, where we encourage our people to bring their full selves to work. We call this Be Completely You.

• We put people first. We believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation and our AWEI (Australian Workplace Equality Index) Platinum Employer status, and Rainbow Tick certification for LGBTI+ inclusion show that we value an inclusive culture.
• We offer tailored career paths across our global organization to support your professional and personal growth.
• Our customers trust us. We have an excellent reputation across the region and globally.
• Best in-class reward and recognition programs flexible work, volunteering leave, and more.
• We live our values of aspiration, trust, and empathy, all day, every day.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

As an inclusive employer, Fujitsu aims to recruit a diverse range of talents to help us achieve our purpose. In line with our diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy, we highly welcome applications from women and gender‑diverse people; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; Māori and Pacific people; LGBTI+ people; people with a disability; culturally and linguistically diverse people; veterans, Australian Defence Force (ADF) and emergency responders. Transgender and gender‑diverse applicants can request a copy of our Frequently Asked Questions to assist with the recruitment journey.

If you don't tick every box in this job description, please don't rule yourself out. Research suggests that underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who value inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes so if this resonates with you, then please apply. For more information, please email [e-mail] .

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For Security Cleared Roles – PLEASE NOTE:

Due to the inherent requirements of the role, candidates must be Australian Citizens and hold an Australian Federal Government Security Clearance. The role will or will likely involve access to controlled technology and must satisfy additional restrictions and requirements as a consequence of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and the Export Administration Regulations. As a consequence of these restrictions and requirements, applicants may be adversely impacted if they are not Australian citizens, are dual nationals, hold citizenship from proscribed countries, or are not of Australian national origin. Please refer to Discrimination (Fujitsu Australia Limited) Exemption 2017 (No 1) Notifiable instrument NI2020-672 (ACT).