MS SQL DBA Database Consultant - Work from anywhere in AU

DXC Technology Morocco; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DXC University

Education Assistance

Reward & Recognition

Staff Referral Program

Novated Leasing

Health Insurance

Volunteer Days / Emergency Services

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator to support complex Microsoft SQL Server environments across on-premises, Azure and AWS platforms.

You will own database administration, upgrades, migrations, performance tuning, security, backup and disaster recovery, and work with clients and technical teams to design reliable database environments and resolve incidents.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator.
• Strong experience with SQL Server 2005 through SQL Server 2022 on Windows.
• Demonstrated experience in implementations, upgrades, migrations and consolidations.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server architecture, security, backup, recovery and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Administer Microsoft SQL Server databases across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Install and configure SQL Server components (Engine, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS).
• Manage high availability and disaster recovery technologies (Always On, log shipping, mirroring, replication).
• Participate in on-call roster to provide after-hours support.
• Deliver upgrades, patching and migrations using in-place and side-by-side approaches.
• Support migrations to Azure SQL, Azure MI, AWS EC2 and RDS.
• Manage security, encryption and Transparent Data Encryption.
• Monitor performance and conduct tuning.
• Plan backups, recovery, availability and continuity processes.
• Design and build reliable database environments aligned with requirements.
• Take ownership of incidents and changes; collaborate with clients and teams to improve service.

Skills

SQL Server Administration

Performance tuning

High availability

Security and encryption

On-call support

Client-facing communication

Education

Microsoft SQL Certification

Tools

SQL Server Management Studio

Azure SQL

AWS RDS

Always On

SSIS/SSAS/SSRS

Job description

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The world's largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services across the Enterprise Technology Stack to drive new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experience. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at DXC.com.

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator to support complex Microsoft SQL Server environments across on-premises, Azure and AWS platforms.

You will take ownership of database administration, upgrades, migrations, performance tuning, security, backup and recovery, and high availability and disaster recovery solutions. Working closely with clients and technical teams, you will help design reliable database environments and resolve incidents, problems and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer Microsoft SQL Server databases across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Install and configure SQL Server Database Engine, SSIS, SSAS and SSRS.
• Manage high availability and disaster recovery technologies, including Always On, log shipping, mirroring and replication.
• Participate in an on-call roster to provide support outside standard business hours when required.
• Deliver SQL Server upgrades, downgrades, patching and migrations using in-place and side-by-side approaches.
• Support migrations from on-premises environments to Azure SQL, Azure Managed Instance, AWS EC2 and AWS RDS.
• Manage database security and encryption, including Transparent Data Encryption.
• Monitor database performance, investigate issues and complete performance tuning.
• Manage database backup, recovery, availability and continuity processes.
• Design and build database environments aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Take ownership of incidents, problems, changes and project deliverables.
• Work closely with clients and technical teams to resolve issues and improve service delivery.

ABOUT YOU

• Extensive experience as a Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator.
• Strong experience with SQL Server 2005 through to SQL Server 2022 on Windows platforms.
• Demonstrated experience delivering implementations, upgrades, migrations, conversions and consolidation projects.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server architecture, security, backup, recovery and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server Always On and other HADR technologies.
• Experience administering databases across on-premises, Azure and AWS environments.
• Proficiency in writing and optimising SQL statements.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and take ownership of technical issues.
• Consulting or client-facing experience with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant Microsoft SQL certification, or willingness to obtain one.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices, or a willingness to work within an ITIL framework.
• Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

DXC Culture & Benefits

DXC Technology is dedicated to ‘putting its people first’. We offer competitive remuneration; benefits, training and career opportunities and a culture that demonstrates our employees are our priority. Some of our benefits include but not limited to:

• DXC University
• Education Assistance
• Reward & Recognition
• Staff Referral Program
• Novated Leasing
• Health Insurance (discount program)
• Volunteer Days / Emergency Services