SQL Database Administrator — Performance & Security, DR

Glencore Australia; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct employment with Glencore

Annual short-term performance bonus

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Glencore is seeking a Database Administrator to manage, optimise and secure enterprise SQL Server environments in production, supporting business operations from our Australia team.

You will implement backup/recovery plans, monitor performance, collaborate with applications and infrastructure teams, and drive improvements across on-premises and cloud ecosystems. A tertiary IT qualification and strong problem-solving are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments in production.
• Strong knowledge of performance tuning, monitoring and optimisation.
• Experience implementing backup, recovery and DR strategies.
• Knowledge of database security practices and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain SQL Server databases to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security.
• Manage database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes to safeguard business-critical data.
• Collaborate with applications and infrastructure teams to optimise database design, queries, and system performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database and infrastructure-related performance issues.
• Implement and maintain database security standards in line with organisational policies and industry best practices.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement including automation, capacity planning, and database platform optimisation across on-premises, private cloud, and IaaS environments.
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation of database environments, configurations, and operational procedures.

Skills

SQL Server administration

Performance tuning

Backup & disaster recovery

Database security

Cloud/hybrid infrastructure

Collaborative teamwork

Information Technology degree

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Job description

Glencore is seeking a Database Administrator to manage, optimise and secure enterprise SQL Server environments in production, supporting business operations from our Australia team.

You will implement backup/recovery plans, monitor performance, collaborate with applications and infrastructure teams, and drive improvements across on-premises and cloud ecosystems. A tertiary IT qualification and strong problem-solving are required.