Senior Database Administrator (NV1 Clearance required)

Security Clearance Required: Active AGSVA NV1

12-month CONTRACT with potential extension

Onsite working arrangement (5 days/week in Western Suburbs of Melbourne)

Daily rate: $800 - $1050 (inc SUPER)

Multiple roles are available (Senior DBA & DBA)

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly capable Senior DBA/DBA to take the helm of our technical database operations and safeguard the data integrity of a highly critical engineering software ecosystem. In this position, you will direct a specialized database team, tackle complex Level 3 and Level 4 technical challenges, and guarantee optimal system performance and uptime throughout standard business hours.

Beyond day-to-day operations, you will act as a proactive data custodian. A major component of this role involves preparing and future-proofing our current data architecture, ensuring it is primed for seamless migration into upcoming, large-scale strategic digital transformations.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Direct or work with a specialized technology support squad focused on advanced L3 and L4 database upkeep, optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee demanding, high-volume SQL landscapes. You will take full ownership of storage capacity planning, routine backup schedules, and the execution of yearly disaster recovery (DR) simulations.
• Act as the ultimate Subject Matter Expert partnering with System Integrators to drive data profiling, cleansing, remediation, and enrichment initiatives.
• Spearhead the rollout, patching, and modernization of database infrastructure, with a strong focus on managing and upgrading Microsoft SQL Server 2014 and 2019 environments.
• Operate seamlessly within a Service Integration and Management (SIAM) framework. You will collaborate closely with external vendors and partners to mitigate shared risks and guarantee flawless, end-to-end ICT service delivery.

MORE ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this position, you will bring a blend of strong technical mastery

• At least 6-10+ years of proven experience managing and leading technical support teams within a SIAM-aligned enterprise IT environment.
• Exceptional, deep-level technical proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server architectures (specifically 2014 Enterprise and 2019 versions), including extensive experience configuring and managing High-Availability clusters.
• A strong, demonstrable history of executing data governance and migration strategies, particularly in support of massive Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system upgrades.
• You must currently hold an active AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance, as this role requires privileged access to secure, Protected government/enterprise environments.
• Must be available to work on-site in a full-time capacity at offices in Western Suburbs of Melbourne.

If this opportunity aligns with your expertise and aspirations, please apply! Please feel free to reach out directly to Muneem Meah at muneem.meah(at), should you have any questions!

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!