Senior Database Administrator | Fed Gov | 12 mos + 24 mos Extension

CompuTracts Pty Ltd (Business Name: Connect One Recruitment); Canberra; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

CompuTracts Pty Ltd (Business Name: Connect One Recruitment) is recruiting an experienced SQL Database Administrator to join a government sector team in Canberra. The role focuses on managing and optimizing database platforms including SQL Server, Db2 z/OS, Db2 Midrange and MongoDB with an emphasis on MongoDB upgrades and migrations.

You will ensure data integrity, performance, and service continuity while coordinating with cross-functional technical teams to plan upgrades, migrations and

Qualifications

• Expert-level administration across Microsoft SQL Server, IBM Db2 z/OS, IBM Db2 Midrange and MongoDB in enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting databases in containerised environments and managing risks with upgrades, migrations, deployment and operations.
• Ability to plan controlled upgrades and migrations, maintain data integrity and service availability, and document changes.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support SQL Server, Db2 z/OS, Db2 Midrange and MongoDB, including performance tuning, backup, recovery, security and operational support.
• Plan, validate and implement database upgrades and migrations, focusing on MongoDB upgrades while maintaining data integrity and service continuity.
• Assess technical risks, troubleshoot issues, document changes, and collaborate with teams to support platform resilience and knowledge transfer.

Skills

SQL Server

Db2 z/OS

Db2 Midrange

MongoDB

Database performance tuning

Data integrity

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Contract | CompuTracts Pty Ltd (Business Name: Connect One Recruitment) | Australia

Posted On 13/10/2026

Job Information

Job Opening ID 2387

Government/Military

As per market standards

City Canberra

2600

State/Province Australian Capital Territory

Job Description

Australian Federal Government agency

Must have NV1 Clearance

Our client is an Australian Federal Government agency seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrators t o join their team in either QLD, ACT, VIC, SA .

Role summary

TheSQL Database Administrators will pr ovide specialist technical support across SQL Server, Db2 z/OS, Db2 Midrange and MongoDB platforms, with an immediate focus on MongoDB upgrades and migrations. The role will involve database performance optimisation, risk management, data integrity and service continuity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and support SQL Server, Db2 z/OS, Db2 Midrange and MongoDB database platforms, including performance tuning, backup, recovery, security and operational support.
• Plan, validate and implement database upgrades and migrations, with a focus on MongoDB, while maintaining data integrity, availability and service continuity.
• Assess technical risks, troubleshoot database issues, document changes and procedures, and collaborate with technical teams to support platform resilience and knowledge transfer.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated expert-level administration experience across Microsoft SQL Server, IBM Db2 z/OS, IBM Db2 Midrange and MongoDB in enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting databases in containerised environments and managing risks associated with upgrades, migrations, deployment and operations.
• Ability to plan and implement controlled database upgrades and migrations, maintain data integrity and service availability, and provide technical documentation and knowledge transfer.

On offer is a 12 month contract with a highly sought-after Australian Federal Government agency, with a highly competitive hourly rate.