Microsoft SQL Database Administrator

Job title: Microsoft SQL Database Administrator

Company: DFP Recruitment


Job description: Microsoft SQL Database Administrator

• 12 months Contract with possible extension
• ACT, NSW, VIC, WA, QLD
• Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1

DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced Microsoft SQL Database Administrator to join our Federal Government Client team.Role responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimise Microsoft SQL Server databases to ensure high availability and performance.
• Implement backup, and disaster recovery strategies for Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and other database environments.
• Perform performance tuning and query optimisation for Microsoft SQL, PostgreSQL, and other databases.
• Design and implement database security policies, access controls, and user permissions.
• Work closely with development teams to optimise stored procedures, indexing, and query execution.
• Conduct database capacity planning and resource allocation to ensure optimal system performance.
• Document database configurations, procedures, and best practices.
• Stay up to date with Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL and other database technology advancements and recommend improvements.

Skills

• 5+ years of experience as a Microsoft SQL Database Administrator.
• Strong understanding of T-SQL, stored procedures, indexing, and query optimisation.
• Experience in database security, access control, and compliance.
• Strong practical experience using scripting for database automation.
• Experience with PostgreSQL administration, including database setup, maintenance, and query optimisation.
• Experience with cloud-based database solutions (Azure SQL Database, AWS RDS for SQL Server/PostgreSQL).
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases and modern data architectures.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Experience working with Kubernetes, Docker, and containerised environments.

To Apply:If this sounds like the role for you, please submit an updated copy of your resume in MS Word format by hitting APPLY NOW or contact Deepika at dbhasin@dfp.com.auApplicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.By clicking ‘apply’, you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via . Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.

Expected salary:

Location: Queensland – New South Wales

Job date: Fri, 28 Feb 2025 07:53:19 GMT

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