Senior SQL Database Administrator
Senior SQL Database Administrator
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Job Description
- Life Days are the Leidos way of recognising that we all need extra time to take care of life. By working slightly more than the minimum weekly hours 2 hours per week for fulltimers) you can accrue up to12 days of leave per year.
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- This team operates from Melbourne and Canberra 100 onsite
- Our Team supports a range of Defence modernisation programs Candidates must be Australian Citizens and hold an active NV1 Security Clearance with the ability to obtain a NV2.
Our team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here Work That Matters
Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts backed by our global experience and network of partners are working to solve the worlds toughest challenges in government intelligence defence aviation border protection and health markets.
The team consists of highly skilled Database Administrators who support and maintain a large enterprise environment spanning multiple locations within Australia and overseas.
Your New Role and Responsibilities
Reporting to the IT Capability Manager our team enhances the design implementation testing and maintenanceof Microsoft SQL Server instances and associated infrastructure.
A snapshot of responsibilities includes:
- Support: Manage large enterprise highavailability Microsoft SQL implementations.
- Database Design and Implementation: Installing creating configuring upgrading and monitoring databases to ensure optimum performance.
- Performance Monitoring and Optimisation: Regularly monitor database performance and optimise queries to ensure efficient query processes.
- Database Security: Implementing and managing security measures to protect sensitive data and ensuring compliance with Australian standards.
- Support for Application Teams: Support application teams for databaserelated incidents and requests.
- ITIL Framework: Working within an ITIL framework for all workrelated activities including change incident and problem management.
- Continual Improvement: Champion change on behalf of the team through proactive identification of improvement opportunities
- Technical escalation: Act as an escalation point for complex issues on behalf of the team.
What Youll Bring to Make An Impact
- A high level of proficiency as a DBA managing Enterprise Microsoft SQL Server is essential.
- An indepth knowledge of the SQL Server Database engine
- Platform experience covering virtualisation Windows clustering and associated technologies
- Experience in High Availability and Disaster Recovery scenarios (Always On Availability Groups Clustering Mirroring Log shipping).
- Experience undertaking backup and data recovery processes
- Experience with scripting via PowerShell to automate everyday tasks like SQL Server installations Patching installations and health checks.
Dont worry if you dont tick all the boxes if you meet most of them we encourage you to submit your application. Were most interested in your strengths what you want to learn and how far you want to go.
Due to the nature of the role you must be an Australian Citizen and hold an active NV1 AGSVA security clearance.
Diverse Team Members Shared Values and a Common Purpose
Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. Its about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work feels welcome valued and respected and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase Chief Executive Leidos Australia.
Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilities veterans neurodiverse people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.
Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies NetworkYoung Professionals Defence & Emergency Services Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.
Next Steps
- To apply for this role follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
- Recruitment process 1 virtual interview and/or 1 facetoface & background checks.
- Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.
- We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team if youd like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.
Original Posting:
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
