Job Description The Role: The Department is seeking a MSSQL/Database Administrator resource seeking to undertake a range of activities including, but not limited to: Support and administration of Department complex MSSQL databases in cloud which are mandatory to the Departments IT operations L3 infrastructure support for business applications provide significant support in the design, development and implementation of Department MSSQL databases Note, there is a mixture of IAAS, PAAS and SQLMI Instances. Provide support for other Azure DB offerings – e.g. COSMOS DB Key duties and responsibilities Monitoring database and infrastructure performance and capacity. Ensuring changes are applied to the infrastructure are conducted in a secure and timely manner in adherence with the Departments IT change requirements. Liaising with business owners in regard with their database requirements. Working with project managers to ensure their projects which may include database requirements are handled efficiently and effectively. Skills and Experience Required: 1. Demonstrated experience in SQL Database administration services that includes (but not limited to): • "Business-as-Usual" (BAU) support • Update, upgrade and patching services • Security/access monitoring and control • Proactive monitoring • Preventative/remedial maintenance • Incident response and rectification 2. Demonstrated experience providing support to projects including the managing the following • The currency of database hardware and software • Database Access and security, and recovery • Resourcing requirements for the frameworks including: • The implementation of a of cloud-based solution • Ad hoc support outside of Core Business Hours. 3. Experience providing support for Microsoft SOL databases, namely: Microsoft SQL: 2014 to SQLMI/AZURE SQL The Services are to be provided across all database environments, including: o Test o Development o Staging o Pre-Production and o Production 4. Experience in working with developers and business owners. 5. Experience working for the Federal Government with considerations to compliance with the IT security environment (ACSC Essential 8, etc.). 6. Experience in producing technical documentation for application deployment and infrastructure services. Location and Contract Term: This role is based in ACT. 12 month contract with 2 x 12-month extension options pending budget and delegate approval. Security Requirements : Applicants must be Australian Citizens. A NV1 security clearance is required. How to Apply: Applications close 23 April. Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks Please note you may need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates Call Kelly 0480 002 457 or email kellywhizdom.com.au for any further information