Lead MS SQL Data Platform Administrator

face2face Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

face2face Recruitment is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to manage critical database environments across cloud and on-premises infrastructure. You will work with Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL and reporting technologies to optimize performance, ensure security and reliability, and support high availability across hybrid environments.

In this role, you will implement clustering, maintenance plans, backups and disaster recovery, monitor performance, and contribute to automation and

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in database administration or a similar role.
• Practical experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Always On Availability Groups and Azure SQL
• Strong SQL/T-SQL and PowerShell skills for database management and automation
• Experience with database performance tuning, replication and high availability
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to database management
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; experience with Azure DevOps, Git or SQL database development is desirable

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain Microsoft SQL Server database instances
• Monitor database performance, manage replication and resolve performance bottlenecks
• Implement database clustering, maintenance plans, automated backups and disaster recovery strategies
• Manage database security, including certificates and access controls
• Maintain and optimise SSAS, SSIS, SSRS and Power BI reporting environments
• Troubleshoot hybrid and cloud database issues and maintain technical documentation

Skills

SQL Server

Always On Availability Groups

Azure SQL

PowerShell

SSAS

SSIS

SSRS

Power BI

T-SQL

Azure DevOps

Git

Tools

Power BI

Azure DevOps

Job description

Closing Date: 2pm Thursday 22 October 2026
face2face reference: 680101
Contract Duration: 12 months + 2x 12 month extension
Why Join?

Manage critical database environments across cloud and on-premises infrastructure

Work with Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL and enterprise reporting technologies

Improve database performance, security and system reliability

Contribute to automation and continuous improvement in database management

Play a key role in maintaining high availability and disaster recovery solutions

Expand your technical expertise across hybrid and cloud environments

About the Role

As a Database Administrator, you will provide specialist technical support and database management expertise across enterprise environments. Working with Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL and reporting technologies, you will optimise performance, maintain secure and reliable systems, and support high availability across on-premises and cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Install, configure and maintain Microsoft SQL Server database instances

Monitor database performance, manage replication and resolve performance bottlenecks

Implement database clustering, maintenance plans, automated backups and disaster recovery strategies

Manage database security, including certificates and access controls

Maintain and optimise SSAS, SSIS, SSRS and Power BI reporting environments

Troubleshoot hybrid and cloud database issues and maintain technical documentation

Skills & Experience

7+ years' experience in database administration or a similar role

Practical experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Always On Availability Groups and Azure SQL

Strong SQL/T-SQL and PowerShell skills for database management and automation

Experience with database performance tuning, replication and high availability

Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to database management

Excellent communication and teamwork skills; experience with Azure DevOps, Git or SQL database development is desirable

Australian Citizenship & ability to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance is a mandatory requirement for this position.