Senior DB Admin: MongoDB, SQL Server & Db2 (Hybrid)

Canberra Consulting; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 165,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Canberra Consulting is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to manage and optimise SQL Server, Db2 z/OS, Db2 Midrange and MongoDB across multiple offices. The role focuses on MongoDB upgrades and migrations with an emphasis on data integrity and service continuity.

You will work within a hybrid model, coordinating with internal teams to ensure high availability, security and scalable database operations while meeting project timelines and government requirements.

Qualifications

• Expert-level database administration across SQL Server, Db2 z/OS, Db2 Midrange and MongoDB.
• Experience delivering controlled upgrades and migrations while maintaining availability and data integrity.
• Strong focus on performance, security and enterprise operational support.
• Experience with containerised environments and managing deployment risks.
• Excellent documentation and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist administration and operational support across SQL Server, Db2 z/OS, Db2 Midrange and MongoDB.
• Plan, validate and implement database upgrades and migrations.
• Assess compatibility, performance and operational risks, and implement mitigation measures.
• Optimise performance and troubleshoot complex database issues.
• Maintain replication, backup, recovery, security and data consistency controls.
• Support database platforms in containerised environments.
• Document configuration changes, upgrade procedures, risks and lessons learned.
• Share technical knowledge and support skills development within internal teams.

Skills

SQL Server

Db2 z/OS

Db2 Midrange

MongoDB

Performance tuning

Backup and recovery

High availability

Security

Containerised environments

Documentation

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Containerization

Job description

Canberra Consulting is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to manage and optimise SQL Server, Db2 z/OS, Db2 Midrange and MongoDB across multiple offices. The role focuses on MongoDB upgrades and migrations with an emphasis on data integrity and service continuity.

You will work within a hybrid model, coordinating with internal teams to ensure high availability, security and scalable database operations while meeting project timelines and government requirements.