Lead MS SQL Data Platform Administrator
Summary
12-month contract (with extensions) in Canberra for a Lead MS SQL Data Platform Administrator: managing Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL across hybrid cloud/on-premises infrastructure, covering performance tuning, high availability and disaster recovery, security, automated backups, and SSAS/SSIS/SSRS/Power BI reporting. Australian citizenship and NV1 clearance are mandatory; pays $140-165/hr.
Salary: $140 - $165 p/h
Closing Date: 2pm Thursday 22 October 2026
face2face reference: 680101
Contract Duration: 12 months + 2x 12 month extension
Why Join?
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Manage critical database environments across cloud and on-premises infrastructure
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Work with Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL and enterprise reporting technologies
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Improve database performance, security and system reliability
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Contribute to automation and continuous improvement in database management
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Play a key role in maintaining high availability and disaster recovery solutions
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Expand your technical expertise across hybrid and cloud environments
About the Role
As a Database Administrator, you will provide specialist technical support and database management expertise across enterprise environments. Working with Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL and reporting technologies, you will optimise performance, maintain secure and reliable systems, and support high availability across on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
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Install, configure and maintain Microsoft SQL Server database instances
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Monitor database performance, manage replication and resolve performance bottlenecks
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Implement database clustering, maintenance plans, automated backups and disaster recovery strategies
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Manage database security, including certificates and access controls
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Maintain and optimise SSAS, SSIS, SSRS and Power BI reporting environments
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Troubleshoot hybrid and cloud database issues and maintain technical documentation
Skills & Experience
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7+ years' experience in database administration or a similar role
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Practical experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Always On Availability Groups and Azure SQL
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Strong SQL/T-SQL and PowerShell skills for database management and automation
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Experience with database performance tuning, replication and high availability
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Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to database management
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills; experience with Azure DevOps, Git or SQL database development is desirable
Australian Citizenship & ability to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance is a mandatory requirement for this position.
If you have any questions or would like more details, don’t hesitate to reach out to Maddy Farrell at maddy.farrell@f2frecruitment.com.au.