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Lead MS SQL Data Platform Administrator
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Database Development & Administration
- Location
- Canberra, ACT
- Type
- Full-time
About the role
Lead MS SQL Data Platform Administrator
Canberra | 12-Month Contract + Extensions | NV1 Eligible Required | Full-Time Onsite
We are seeking an experienced Lead MS SQL Data Platform Administrator to join a high-performing database and cloud platform team supporting critical enterprise systems and large-scale cloud migration initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior SQL Server specialist to play a key role in the management, optimisation and modernisation of a complex Microsoft SQL environment spanning both on-premises and cloud platforms.
Key Responsibilities
If you're a senior SQL Server professional with strong Azure SQL capability and a passion for building secure, high-performing database platforms, we'd like to hear from you.
Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
Canberra | 12-Month Contract + Extensions | NV1 Eligible Required | Full-Time Onsite
We are seeking an experienced Lead MS SQL Data Platform Administrator to join a high-performing database and cloud platform team supporting critical enterprise systems and large-scale cloud migration initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior SQL Server specialist to play a key role in the management, optimisation and modernisation of a complex Microsoft SQL environment spanning both on-premises and cloud platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments.
- Manage database performance, health monitoring and optimisation.
- Implement and support Always On Availability Groups, clustering, replication and disaster recovery solutions.
- Design and maintain automated backup and recovery processes.
- Manage database security, permissions, encryption and certificate management.
- Support and optimise SSIS, SSRS, SSAS and Power BI environments.
- Troubleshoot database and platform issues across hybrid infrastructure.
- Support Azure SQL and cloud-based database migration activities.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards and operational procedures.
- Work closely with infrastructure, cloud, development and project teams to deliver reliable database services.
- 7+ years' experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator.
- Strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments.
- Demonstrated experience with Always On Availability Groups, clustering, replication and high-availability architectures.
- Experience supporting Azure SQL Database or Azure SQL Managed Instance environments.
- Strong T-SQL and PowerShell scripting skills.
- Experience with performance tuning and optimisation.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Experience with Azure DevOps, Git and CI/CD processes.
- Experience with SQL database development.
- Experience across Azure and AWS cloud environments.
- Experience supporting enterprise or government environments.
- Experience with Power BI administration and reporting platforms.
- Initial 12-month contract.
- Further extension options available.
- Canberra-based opportunity.
- Opportunity to influence major cloud transformation and database modernisation initiatives.
- Work with large-scale enterprise data platforms and business-critical applications.
If you're a senior SQL Server professional with strong Azure SQL capability and a passion for building secure, high-performing database platforms, we'd like to hear from you.
Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
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