SQL Database Administrator

Excellent opportunity for a SQL DBA position based in Melbourne CBD | Hybrid role

**Only Australian citizens may apply, as you may need to obtain a security clearance**

Your new company

An esteemed organisation and one of the leading providers of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.

Your new role

You will design, implement, and manage the Azure SQL database infrastructure supporting the business unit. The focus is on modernizing and supporting secure, high-performing, and resilient application database environments that underpin business-critical systems.

You will be responsible for administering and optimizing Azure SQL Managed Instances (MI) and on-premises SQL Servers, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s cloud, security, and service management standards.

In this role you will,
  • Deploy, configure, and manage VNet-integrated Azure SQL Managed Instances supporting production and non-production workloads.
  • Implement zone-redundant high availability, automated backups, and long-term retention (LTR) policies.
  • Manage geo-restore and point-in-time restore (PITR) strategies for disaster recovery and business continuity.
  • Ensure optimal performance, cost management, and compliance within Azure environments.
  • Understand and apply Azure SQL MI high availability and disaster recovery architecture across regions.
  • Oversee end-to-end management of SQL databases including performance tuning, backup/restore, and user access control.
  • Conduct regular database integrity checks (DBCC), index rebuilds, and statistics updates.
  • Analyze query performance and resource utilization to optimize throughput and reliability.
  • Manage SQL Server Agent jobs, maintenance plans, and automation scripts.
  • Configure Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Query Store for telemetry, diagnostics, and trend analysis.
  • Create and maintain custom dashboards, alerts, and automated remediation scripts for proactive performance management.
  • Identify and resolve issues related to CPU, memory, I/O, blocking, and deadlocks.
  • Support developers and application teams to diagnose and resolve SQL query or performance issues.


What you'll need to succeed

  • Have minimum 5 years of experience in SQL Server Database Administration
  • Have minimum 5 years of experience in Microsoft Azure IAAS/PAAS/SAAS cloud technologies
  • Have minimum 5 years of experience in Microsoft Windows Server technologies including AD, IIS, SMB, PowerShell
  • Have solid experience in PowerBI / Reporting / Integration Services and related technologies.
  • Have strong Microsoft Azure Design and Support experience working on medium to large, complex projects
  • Have strong Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration experience supporting critical enterprise systems
  • Have Windows Server experience - Active Directory, Software management, SMB, IIS, PowerShell, Task Scheduler, Networking, Security, Patching


What you'll get in return

  • Working in an esteemed organisation where they develop and grow careers.
  • A long-term opportunity with flexible work arrangements. Do not miss out!


What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role or know of someone that may be, please click ‘Apply Now’ or forward an updated CV to Gopalakrishnan.subramanian@hays.com.au


LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Technology & Internet Services
Location
VIC - Melbourne CBD
Specialism
Technology
Ref:
2962163

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Gopalakrishnan Subramanian, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Melbourne
1 Melbourne Quarter, Level 9/699 Collins St, Docklands,

Telephone: 0498473939