Lead MS SQL Data Platform Administrator

• Location: Canberra, ACT – Onsite, 5 days per week
• Contract: 12 months + 2 x 12-month extension options
• Security Clearance: Active NV1 required

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead MS SQL Data Platform Administrator to join a Federal Government environment supporting critical database infrastructure and cloud modernisation initiatives.

This role offers the opportunity to work across complex Microsoft SQL Server environments, supporting the ongoing management, optimisation and migration of business-critical databases to modern cloud platforms.

Working within a specialist database management team, you will play a key role in maintaining reliable, secure and high-performing database services while supporting the transition from traditional on-premises infrastructure to Azure SQL.

This opportunity is well suited to an experienced SQL Database Administrator who enjoys hands-on technical work, troubleshooting complex environments and contributing to cloud transformation projects.

Key Duties

• Install, configure, administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases, ensuring high availability, security and performance.
• Monitor and optimise database performance, replication and indexing, identifying and resolving technical bottlenecks.
• Design, implement and maintain database clustering, Always On Availability Groups, automated backups and disaster recovery solutions.
• Support database migration and modernisation initiatives across on-premises, Azure and AWS environments.
• Manage database security configurations, certificates and access controls.
• Administer and optimise SSAS, SSIS, SSRS and Power BI reporting environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database performance and configuration issues across hybrid and cloud platforms.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation covering database configurations, changes, procedures and operational processes.

Skills and Experience Required

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• 7+ years’ experience in SQL Server database administration or a closely related role.
• Strong hands-on experience administering and supporting Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Demonstrated experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and Azure SQL Databases.
• Advanced SQL/T-SQL skills, including performance tuning, troubleshooting and optimisation.
• Strong PowerShell scripting skills to automate database administration and maintenance activities.
• Experience managing database availability, replication, backup and disaster recovery processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a proactive approach to database management.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a technical team.
• An active NV1 security clearance.

Highly Desirable

• Experience with Azure DevOps, Git and DevOps practices.
• Experience with SQL database development.
• Experience supporting database migration and modernisation activities within cloud environments.

Application Process

If you are an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator looking for an opportunity to contribute to a significant Federal Government cloud modernisation program, we encourage you to get in touch.

If you would like to apply, please contact Emma on 0480 804 408 or email emma.gibbons@talentinternational.com

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