Junior - Intermediate Database Administrator (DBA) Support

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

Job Title: Junior to Intermediate Database Administrator (DBA) Support – 12-Month Contract

Job Type: Contract (12 months)
Salary: $500-$600 per day
Clearance: Baseline Security Clearance or Australian Citizen (Essential)
Hours: Full-time (Minimum 3 days in office per week)
Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview:
We are seeking a Junior to Intermediate Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team on a 12-month contract. In this role, you will provide critical DBA support, working with Oracle, SQL, and PostgreSQL databases to ensure high performance, availability, and security across our client’s systems. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are passionate about database administration and have the required skills in Oracle, SQL, and PostgreSQL.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide daily support for the administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Oracle, SQL, and PostgreSQL databases.
  • Perform routine database maintenance, including backups, patching, and updates.
  • Optimize database performance, troubleshoot issues, and resolve database-related problems.
  • Assist in the management of database security, ensuring that sensitive data is protected and meets compliance requirements.
  • Support database migrations, upgrades, and configurations as needed.
  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure database designs meet project requirements.
  • Ensure database availability and recovery strategies are in place.
  • Document processes, procedures, and configurations to maintain consistency and compliance.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

  • Security Clearance: Baseline Security Clearance or Australian Citizen (essential). Applications without this will not be considered.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Oracle (Essential)
    • SQL (Essential)
    • PostgreSQL (Essential)
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in database administration and support.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team.
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Additional Requirements:

  • Security Clearance: Must hold a Baseline Security Clearance or be an Australian Citizen.
  • Must not have been terminated from a government agency.
  • Must be willing to work from the office a minimum of 3 days per week.

Contract Details:

  • Duration: 12 months
  • Day Rate: $500-$600 per day, depending on experience.

If you meet the above criteria and are looking for an exciting opportunity to work on critical database support projects, we encourage you to apply.

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