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

Connect One Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect One Recruitment seeks an experienced SQL Database Administrator for a Federal Government agency project in Australia. You will manage SQL Server, Db2 z/OS, Db2 Midrange and MongoDB with a focus on MongoDB upgrades and migrations, ensuring data integrity and service continuity across environments.

The role involves performance tuning, risk management and documentation, with a 12-month contract and a highly competitive hourly rate.

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 upgrade/migration risks.
• Ability to plan controlled upgrades and document changes for knowledge transfer.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support SQL Server, Db2 z/OS, Db2 Midrange and MongoDB databases, 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.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server

IBM Db2 z/OS

IBM Db2 Midrange

MongoDB

Containerised environments

Job description

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

Role summary

TheSQL Database Administratorswill provide 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 12month contract with a highly sought-after Australian Federal Government agency, with a highly competitive hourly rate.