MS SQL - Expressions of Interest - Ballarat

Accenture Australia; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

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Job summary

Accenture Ballarat is seeking an MS SQL Database Administrator to join our new technology and operations centre. You will establish and manage MS SQL database environments for our clients, support go-live readiness, and collaborate with global and local teams in a secure, onshore delivery model.

The role requires Australian citizenship with active security clearance or eligibility, willingness to work shifts, and strong problem-solving skills to ensure high performance, backups, and continuous

Qualifications

• Experience as MS SQL DBA in managed services is preferred.
• Citizenship and security clearance eligibility required.
• Willingness to work on-call and in shifts.
• Knowledge of Oracle DB desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and reviewing information related to MS SQL database environments.
• Perform routine MS SQL DBA tasks: backups, health checks, performance tuning, capacity management.
• Resolve production and non-production incidents with minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with compute, storage, network, datacentre, and cloud teams.

Skills

MS SQL

Database administration

DevOps collaboration

Shift work readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Oracle database

Public Cloud

SQL Server

Job description

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with 801,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. Visit us at www.accenture.com

Join our team in Ballarat

Accenture is excited to announce the opening of our new technology and operations centre in Ballarat. This state-of-the-art facility will support Australian businesses and government departments by providing essential onshore technology services.

We are looking for talented and passionate individuals to join our team. The centre will create new jobs in the region and is committed to fostering local talent. By partnering with Federation University, we will provide students with valuable on-the-job experience and training, ensuring our workforce is future ready.

If you want to be part of an innovative team that addresses the growing demand for sovereign technology services and makes a real impact in both the private and public sectors, then Accenture is the place for you.

Who we're looking for

Role

Database-SQL

Responsibilities

As an MS SQL Database Administrator, you will support the establishment and ongoing management of infrastructure managed services for the client. Your responsibilities will include:

Service Establishment & Transition

• Assist in gathering and reviewing information related to the implementation and operation of the client’s existing MS SQL database environments.
• Participate in workshops to understand existing MS SQL platforms and prepare for database operations transition.
• Contribute to the creation of key database operations documentation (e.g., System Understanding Documents, Standard Operating Procedures).
• Support the team in ensuring readiness for database operations go-live in line with the service establishment plan and schedule.

Ongoing Database Administration & Operations

• Perform routine MS SQL DBA tasks, including:
• Monitoring and health checks
• Database backups
• Performance tuning and management
• Availability and capacity management
• Installation, configuration, and patching
• Routine administration and maintenance
• Resolving production and non-production incidents with minimal downtime or performance impact
• Managing backlog of database-related tickets and service requests
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for database platforms, processes, and procedures.
• Support efforts to align database operations with DevOps and Agile principles.
• Assist in automating database management and operational tasks.
• Collaborate with other DBAs and infrastructure teams (compute, storage, network, datacentre, and public cloud).
• Provide input on current database platforms for public cloud migration projects.
• Knowledge of Oracle database administration desirable, but not a requirement

Additional Requirements

Security Clearance Requirement

Given the secure nature of this role, we are seeking candidates who are Australian Citizens with an active security clearance or are eligible for obtaining security clearance. This requirement ensures that all team members are cleared to handle sensitive information and contribute to maintaining the highest standards of security in our operations.

On-call and Shift Expectations

Our positions are primarily focused on managed services, meaning you will be responsible for maintaining and improving our clients' IT systems (Applications and Infrastructure). Flexibility and adaptability are key, as you may be required to work in shifts to provide continuous support. Additionally, you may need to be on call to address incidents promptly and perform after-hours deployment activities as needed. Your ability to effectively manage these responsibilities will be crucial to ensuring the seamless operation of our services and client satisfaction.

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