Oracle & SQL Server Database Administrator

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • 12 Month Contract
  • Brisbane Based
  • Market Rates

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator to provide operational support across both production and non-production environments within a large, complex enterprise setting. This role involves working across on-premises and cloud-based database platforms, ensuring performance, security, and availability of critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, patch, upgrade, monitor, and manage database platforms and associated third-party tools
  • Provide expertise across Oracle environments, including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Exadata, Data Guard, RAC, and TDE
  • Administer AWS RDS services, with a focus on PostgreSQL
  • Develop and maintain automation and scripting (Linux/Windows, PL/SQL, T-SQL)
  • Investigate and resolve incidents, including performance and security issues
  • Perform database maintenance tasks such as data extracts, reorganisations, refreshes, backups, and restores
  • Utilise and support database tools:
    • Oracle: Enterprise Manager/Cloud Control (Tuning, Diagnostics, Lifecycle Management), TOAD, SQL Developer
    • SQL Server: SSMS, SSRS, SSIS, SSAS
  • Maintain and update operational documentation
  • Act as a Level 3 escalation point for database-related issues
  • Liaise with Oracle and Microsoft support to manage service requests and resolve product issues
  • Provide technical guidance to internal teams on database best practices, data modelling, and solution design
  • Support the design and implementation of enterprise monitoring, backup, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, procedures, and policies within the database services function
  • Participate in release and change management activities
  • Provide mentoring and knowledge transfer to support a high-performing team

About You

  • Strong hands-on experience with Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL environments
  • Proven experience supporting enterprise database platforms across cloud and on-prem environments
  • Experience with OCI (including Exadata) and AWS RDS highly desirable
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across performance, availability, and security
  • Experience with automation and scripting in mixed OS environments
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
  • Experience across both public and private sector environments is highly regarded

If this is something you’d like to be considered for click APPLY NOW or contact David at david.reynolds@talentinternational.com

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