Senior Database Administrator - Data & Performance

Services Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Services Australia in Canberra is seeking a Senior Database Administrator / Database Administrator Expert to lead the administration, maintenance and optimisation of enterprise database environments that support critical government services. You will ensure security, reliability and fit-for-purpose performance while balancing competing priorities.

You will oversee installation, upgrade and consolidation of database platforms, implement security controls, manage backup and disaster recovery,

Qualifications

• Security clearance level required: Negative Vetting Level 1 (or ability to obtain and maintain).
• Knowledge of enterprise scale database design and maintenance.
• Knowledge of Db2 z/OS database operations and support (IMS, SQL).
• Ability to liaise with applications teams to design optimal database solutions.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain database structures, objects and configurations in accordance with approved standards and change management processes.
• Develop and implement database security controls to protect agency data assets; establish work priorities and manage competing demands.
• Manage data loading, maintenance, distribution and lifecycle activities to support business operations.
• Monitor, analyze and optimize database performance, capacity and availability.
• Coordinate backup, recovery and disaster recovery activities to maintain service resilience.
• Investigate database incidents and security breaches, applying remedial actions to minimize operational impacts.
• Develop and contribute to database administration standards, processes and automation initiatives.
• Support and mentor team members, manage workflows, and provide technical advice to stakeholders.
• Lead installation, upgrade and optimisation of enterprise database environments.
• Authorise and oversee database security controls and access management frameworks.
• Direct database performance, availability, backup, recovery and disaster recovery strategies.
• Lead investigations into database incidents and security breaches, implementing strategic remediation activities.
• Develop and govern database standards, security measures, frameworks and best practices.
• Drive automation initiatives and continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Security Clearance

Enterprise DB design

Liaison with applications teams

Tools

Db2 z/OS

IMS

SQL

Job description

Services Australia in Canberra is seeking a Senior Database Administrator / Database Administrator Expert to lead the administration, maintenance and optimisation of enterprise database environments that support critical government services. You will ensure security, reliability and fit-for-purpose performance while balancing competing priorities.

You will oversee installation, upgrade and consolidation of database platforms, implement security controls, manage backup and disaster recovery,