Hybrid Systems & Database Administrator (Azure & SQL)

Cipher Recruitment; Brisbane; Híbrido; AUD 108.000 - 122.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cipher Recruitment is seeking a System & Database Administrator to manage the client infrastructure, cloud platforms, identity services and SQL Server environments in a hybrid Brisbane setup. You will ensure security, availability and operational excellence across Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Intune.

Responsibilities include patching, backups, data integrity, fault resolution, and collaboration with MSPs and vendors to maintain performance and compliance.

Formación

• Degree, Diploma or equivalent experience in Information Technology or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in systems administration, infrastructure administration (70% of the role).
• Database Administration (20% of the role), including copying databases and moving databases.
• Familiarity with SQL Database, including patching and safe shutdowns.
• Experience managing databases when splitting a database from one server.
• Not coding or managing the tables inside the database.
• Experience administering Microsoft 365, Azure and Windows Server environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory and identity management.
• Hands-on SQL Server administration including backup, recovery, security and performance tuning.
• Experience with Microsoft Intune and endpoint management technologies.
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity and operational support practices.
• Demonstrated ITIL and ITSM process understanding.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Valid driver’s licence and right to work in Australia.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, or comparable data integration platforms.
• Vendor certifications in SQL Server, Microsoft Azure, or relevant platform applications.
• Experience supporting multi-campus IT operations across geographically distributed locations.
• Current certification in ITIL-aligned strategies or ITSM processes.

Responsabilidades

• Administer and maintain Microsoft 365, Azure and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Maintain Windows Server OS and related infrastructure services.
• Administer Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory and identity-related services.
• Support Microsoft Intune administration and endpoint management platforms.
• Monitor system health, availability, performance and capacity; support backup and DR capabilities.
• Maintain technical documentation, runbooks and SOPs.
• Participate in infrastructure projects and improvement initiatives.
• Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Perform database maintenance, backups, integrity checks and performance tuning.
• Monitor database health, access controls and security roles.
• Support database upgrades, migrations and lifecycle management.
• Coordinate vendor support for database incidents.
• Support SQL-based data extraction and operational reporting.
• Monitor data platform health and investigate failures or performance issues.
• Contribute to information governance, data validation and retention initiatives.
• Administer access controls, MFA and Conditional Access; contribute to security hardening and patching.
• Support audit, governance and compliance activities.
• Maintain backup, retention and recovery controls.
• Act as escalation point for incidents; diagnose and resolve complex issues.

Conocimientos

Microsoft 365

Azure

Windows Server

Active Directory

Microsoft Entra ID

Intune

SQL Server

Backup & Recovery

Security & Compliance

ITIL

Vendor Support

Data Integration

Documentation

Educación

Degree or Diploma in Information Technology

Herramientas

Microsoft 365

Azure

Intune

SQL Server

Descripción del empleo

Cipher Recruitment is seeking a System & Database Administrator to manage the client infrastructure, cloud platforms, identity services and SQL Server environments in a hybrid Brisbane setup. You will ensure security, availability and operational excellence across Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Intune.

Responsibilities include patching, backups, data integrity, fault resolution, and collaboration with MSPs and vendors to maintain performance and compliance.