Database Administrator

Competitive daily rate on offer
12-month initial contract
Queensland Government opportunity
Exciting project of work
Location: Brisbane, Queensland 4000 - Australia
Work type: Contract
Date Posted: 12 February, 2024
Reference: #16388
About the role
Our government client is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to provide operational support for production and non-production systems.
Key responsibilities
The Oracle and SQL Server Database Administrator
Provide high level technical database administration and support for the department’s on-premises and cloud-based enterprise systems, including:
Install, configure, patch, upgrade, manage and monitor database and any related 3rd party software.
Provide expertise for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Exadata related services including Oracle Data Guard, RAC, TDE.
Administer AWS RDS database services including PostgreSQL.
Maintain process automation, scripting on Linux/Windows environments as well as PLSQL/TSQL.
Investigate incidents (including performance and security issues).
Perform DB data extracts, reorgs, refreshes, backups and restores.
Support and use management tools for ORACLE, including Cloud Control with (Tuning, Diagnostics and Lifecycle Management packs), Quest TOAD, ORACLE SQL Developer.
Support and use management tools for SQL Server, including SSMS, SSRS, SSIS, SSAS
Maintain operational documentation for Database environments.
Provide 3rd level support as an escalation point in the support of the database environments.
Raise and manage Service Requests for DB product issues with ORACLE and Microsoft support services.
Provide advice to other teams within Information Technology Branch and the department on technical aspects of database products.
Resolve complex problems involving database products.
Assist in the design and implementation of enterprise database enterprise monitoring and management products to ensure service availability.
Assist in the design and implementation of Database Backup, High Availability and Disaster Recovery technologies
Advise and provide recommendations and solutions to the Principal Team Leader (Database Services) regarding future direction, technical support and issues resolution for Database related infrastructure and services.
Develop & enhance procedures and processes within the Database Services team to improve the level of service provided to clients.
Contribute to the development of policies within the database environments.
Maintain knowledge of the technical interdependencies within the database environments.
Provide advice and guidance to software maintenance and project teams on data modelling and best practice use of database products.
Provide advice, effective mentoring and skills transfer activities that contribute to a high-performance Database Services team.
Perform release and change management activities on behalf of the Database Services team.
Provide database management skills for operational and business projects as required.
Other duties as required.
The role may have quarterly Key Performance Indicators to maintain.
Current and varied experience across public and private sector is highly desirable.
Contact details
For a confidential chat, please contact Emily on 0437 453 488 or via email at emily@exclaim-it.com.au and we would be more than happy to provide you with additional information and assist in the application process.