DB2 Database Engineer

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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.

Your New Role and Responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Database Engineer with extensive experience in Oracle and DB2 systems to join our this role you will be responsible for managing and maintaining Oracle and DB2 databases in both Unix and Windows environments. You will handle tasks such as user management file system management scripting schema design query optimization and indexing to ensure data integrity. Additionally you will implement replication along with database backup and recovery strategies and perform administration monitoring management and tuning of these mission-critical environments.

We offer a varied career path internal promotion opportunities and a challenging environment that rewards innovation and growth. If youre passionate about optimizing database performance and thrive in an environment that values continuous learning we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Administer install configure and monitor DB2 and Oracle databases to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

• Optimise database performance through effective query tuning indexing and configuration to meet business requirements.

• Develop and maintain automation scripts using JavaScript Python and PowerShell to streamline database operations.

• Implement robust database security protocols and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards.

• Design and maintain backup recovery and disaster recovery strategies along with clear and detailed technical documentation.

About You

Youre a capable and detail-focused professional with strong problem-solving and communication skills. You work well both independently and in a team and youre committed to ongoing learning and development. Your expertise covers database management scripting schema design query optimisation indexing data integrity replication backup and recovery along with the administration monitoring and tuning of database systems.

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) & IBM Certified Database Associate (or equivalent DB2) certification.

• Experience with administering Oracle and DB2 databases in enterprise environments.

• Proficiency in automation scripting (JavaScript Python PowerShell).

• Familiarity with both Unix and Windows server environments.

• ITIL Foundation Certification and experience delivering midrange services at scale.

This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen hold a Baseline level 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 - virtual / face to face interview & background checks.

• Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) 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.

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At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.

If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.

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