Senior SQL DBA

Kinetic IT; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid options

Discounted gym membership

Employee discounts platform

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Kinetic IT is seeking a SQL Database Administrator to join one of our onsite teams delivering managed ICT services to a Federal Government customer in Canberra. You will manage and optimise SQL Server environments, ensuring performance, availability and security, with occasional on-call work outside standard hours.

The role is full-time and onsite in Canberra, with standard business hours and participation in an on-call roster.

Qualifications

• Proven SQL Server administration experience with user management.
• Experience designing maintenance plans and SQL jobs.
• Proficient in performance tuning and query optimisation.
• Experience implementing security measures and regulatory controls.
• Active AGSVA NV1 security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Administering, maintaining and optimising SQL Server databases
• Performing regular database backups, restorations and recovery activities
• Monitoring and tuning database performance
• Proactively identifying and resolving performance issues and bottlenecks
• Developing and maintaining automation scripts to streamline routine database administration
• Implementing and maintaining security measures to protect sensitive data
• Ensuring databases comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Responding to and resolving database-related issues

Skills

SQL Server administration

Maintenance plans & SQL jobs

Performance tuning & optimisation

Security & regulatory compliance

Active AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance

Job description

About The Role

Kinetic IT has an opportunity for a SQL Database Administrator to join one of our onsite teams delivering managed ICT services to a Federal Government customer.

About The Role

Kinetic IT has an opportunity for a SQL Database Administrator to join one of our onsite teams delivering managed ICT services to a Federal Government customer.

In this position, you will manage and optimise SQL Server database environments, ensuring their performance, availability and security.

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Canberra, working standard business hours. You will also participate in an on-call roster, which may include occasional weekend work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Administering, maintaining and optimising SQL Server databases
• Performing regular database backups, restorations and recovery activities
• Monitoring and tuning database performance
• Proactively identifying and resolving performance issues and bottlenecks
• Developing and maintaining automation scripts to streamline routine database administration
• Implementing and maintaining security measures to protect sensitive data
• Ensuring databases comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Responding to and resolving database-related issues

Keen to get involved? You will need some of the following:

• Active AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance (required for work with our Federal Government customer)
• Proven SQL experience - SQL Server User administration tasks
• Experience in designing and managing maintenance plans and SQL jobs
• Proficiency in performance tuning and optimisation techniques
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

About Kinetic IT

Kinetic IT is a leading Australian IT services provider specialising in Intelligent Workplace, Cloud, Cyber Security, Digital Infrastructure and IT Service Management. We are unlocking the potential of technology to enrich lives of Australian communities.

For more than 25 years, we’ve partnered with some of Australia’s most important organisations, helping them deliver essential services relied upon by our communities including government, critical infrastructure, education, law enforcement, defence, emergency services, utilities, and transport.

Be You, Create the Future

At Kinetic IT, we're driven by a shared passion for technology, customer success, and community impact.

With over 1,400 talented people working across Australia, we deliver world-class capabilities with a local touch - helping shape the future of tech, here and beyond.

We value individuality and foster an inclusive culture where you're safe to be your best, real self. We tackle challenges together, celebrate success together, and make sure everyone feels valued, supported, and proud of the work they do.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome people of all abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and genders. We're proud to be an Indigenous and Veteran-friendly employer.

The Kinetic IT Difference

• Growth-focused culture - Formal training, mentoring, vendor exam support, communities of practice and regular development reviews.
• Advance your career - Access new roles via our internal 'Opportunity Marketplace' careers hub.
• Flex your work - Hybrid options, flexible hours, mobility and part-time roles (customer needs permitting).
• Celebrate together - Social events, cultural celebrations, end-of-year functions and more.
• Wellbeing matters - Health and wellness resources, tailored leave and support options and EAP access.
• Other Perks- Access to our employee discounts platform, discounted gym membership and more.