SQL DBA

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Detail information about job SQL DBA. Terms and conditions vacancy

Large government organisation based at Parramatta is looking for a technical expertise within the SQL Server Database streams of work.

Job Description

• Responsible for refresh of hundreds of SQL Server databases and associated database management processes;

• Responsible for migration of applications and data from legacy SQL servers and operating systems e.g. SQL Server 2003/2005 to strategic platforms (virtualized and consolidated);

• Work closely with Technology support teams and applications teams to coordinate migrations while ensuring minimal disruption to business;

• Evaluate suitability of Cloud Hosting options for SQL databases in future and subsequent impact to operational processes;

• Documentation and presentation of technical solutions and change requests;

• Assist with disaster recovery tests and production cutover;

• Drive the implementation of technical solutions as it relates to the refresh of Servers, Storage or Operating Systems;

• Report to Project Manager and manage communications with technology operations, policing systems and external vendor specialists;


• All other tasks as directed by the Project Manager and/or PMO related to delivering / supporting the Program/Project;


Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in SQL Server technologies on various server platforms e.g. Physical servers, virtualized and consolidated, Cloud hosting;

• Demonstrated experience in migrating databases and data from legacy platforms to new platforms - hardware and operating systems;

• Demonstrated experience to be able to coordinate amongst several operational and applications teams to implement a solution;

• Demonstrated technical knowledge of several versions of Microsoft SQL Server environments sufficient to support upgrades across a diverse range of applications and business users;

• Demonstrated high level of drive, determination and organisation skills in overcoming project obstacles to meet targets;

• Knowledge of Cloud technologies specifically in relation of database hosting

• Knowledge of IT-as-a-Service model including Platform-as-a-Service within large organisations;

• Knowledge of Storage (SAN, NAS and backup) Technologies as it relates to databases;

• Knowledge of Networking technologies as it relates to databases;

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