Senior SQL DBA: High Availability, DR, & Performance Expert

Xpt Software Australia Pty

Sydney

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

XPT Software Australia PTY Ltd is seeking a seasoned SQL Server DBA to manage, configure and optimize SQL Server environments. You will implement AlwaysOn, CLUSTERING, log shipping, and replication for robust disaster recovery and high availability.

You will also automate daily tasks using PowerShell or SSIS. The role requires expertise in encryption, backups, maintenance plans, and performance tuning with monitoring tools like Foglight or AppDynamics.

Qualifications

Expertise in installing, upgrading, patching and configuring SQL Server across versions 2008R2 to 2016.
Experience in Disaster Recovery planning using AlwaysOn, Clustering, Log Shipping, Mirroring and Replication.
Implementing HA using AlwaysOn Availability Groups across Windows Server Failover Clustering.
Knowledge of database encryption and security best practices.
Backup, restore, update statistics, index maintenance, and database maintenance plans.
Monitoring and alerting with Foglight or AppDynamics.
Experience with query tuning using SQL Profiler, Execution Plans, and DBCC commands.
Automation using PowerShell or SSIS to day-to-day activities.

Responsibilities

Configure and maintain SQL Server instances, patching, upgrades, and server builds.
Implement and monitor Disaster Recovery and High Availability configurations.
Optimize queries and performance using monitoring tools and DBCC commands.
Automate routine tasks with PowerShell or SSIS.
Prepare knowledge articles and share learnings with the team.