SQL Server DBA — Hybrid Cloud, Security & Performance

Glencore; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct employment with Glencore

Competitive mining industry salary

Annual short-term performance bonus

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Glencore is seeking a Database Administrator to manage and optimise enterprise SQL Server databases, ensuring security, availability and performance. You will collaborate with IT and business teams to implement robust backup, recovery and DR strategies while driving automation and capacity planning in a hybrid cloud environment.

Applicants should have proven SQL Server production experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and a relevant IT/CS degree or equivalent experience, with SAP HANA

Qualifications

• Microsoft SQL Server administration in production environments.
• Database performance tuning, monitoring, and optimisation.
• Backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Database security practices and compliance requirements.
• Experience with cloud or hybrid infrastructure and SAP HANA is highly regarded.

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

Database performance tuning

Backup, recovery & DR

Database security

Cloud/hybrid infra

SAP HANA knowledge

Troubleshooting & problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

IT/CS degree or equivalent

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or relevant field

Tools

SAP HANA

Job description

Glencore is seeking a Database Administrator to manage and optimise enterprise SQL Server databases, ensuring security, availability and performance. You will collaborate with IT and business teams to implement robust backup, recovery and DR strategies while driving automation and capacity planning in a hybrid cloud environment.

Applicants should have proven SQL Server production experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and a relevant IT/CS degree or equivalent experience, with SAP HANA