{"id":80368,"date":"2025-06-11T06:52:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T05:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/welovesalt.com\/au\/jobs\/%wpbb_job_industry%\/senior-database-administrator"},"modified":"2025-06-23T08:44:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T07:44:20","slug":"senior-database-administrator-80368","status":"publish","type":"wpbb_job","link":"https:\/\/welovesalt.com\/au\/jobs\/technology\/senior-database-administrator-80368","title":{"rendered":"Senior Database Administrator"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-end=\"563\" data-start=\"260\">We are seek an experienced Database Administrator with deep expertise in both Oracle and SQL Server environments? We&#8217;re seeking a proactive and highly skilled DBA to join our team and take ownership of the administration, performance tuning, and ongoing optimisation of our critical database infrastructure.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"587\"><strong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"587\">About the Role<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-end=\"938\" data-start=\"589\">As a key member of the IT team, you will be responsible for managing the performance, availability, and security of Oracle and SQL Server databases across a dynamic and high-demand environment. You&#8217;ll collaborate closely with developers, architects, and stakeholders to ensure seamless database operations and support scalable business applications.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"968\"><strong data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"968\">Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-end=\"1748\" data-start=\"970\">\n<li data-end=\"1081\" data-start=\"970\">\n<p data-end=\"1081\" data-start=\"972\">Administer and maintain Oracle and SQL Server databases, ensuring optimal performance, uptime, and security<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1165\" data-start=\"1082\">\n<p data-end=\"1165\" data-start=\"1084\">Monitor system health and performance; troubleshoot and resolve database issues<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1217\">\n<p data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1217\">Implement robust backup and recovery strategies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1273\" data-start=\"1218\">\n<p data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1273\">Conduct regular performance tuning and 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data-start=\"2415\"><strong data-end=\"2429\" data-start=\"2415\">Desirable:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-end=\"2845\" data-start=\"2431\">\n<li data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2521\">\n<p data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2521\">Experience with cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Oracle Cloud)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"2579\" data-start=\"2522\">\n<p data-end=\"2579\" data-start=\"2524\">Exposure to NoSQL databases like MongoDB or Cassandra<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2635\">\n<p data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2635\">Understanding of data warehousing and ETL processes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2675\">\n<p data-end=\"2675\" data-start=\"2638\">Familiarity with the ITIL framework<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2772\">\n<p data-end=\"2772\" data-start=\"2678\">Relevant certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified Azure DBA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2773\" 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Apply via the link below.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, kindly reach out to our team to explore other similar <a href=\"https:\/\/welovesalt.com\/au\/jobs\/technology\">tech roles in Melbourne<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Acknowledgement of Country<\/p>\n<p>Salt respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia as the continuing custodians of country and culture. We recognise the enduring connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands, waters, and skies.<\/p>\n<p>We pay our respects to all First Nations Australians and their Elders past and present.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re proud to have won the Best Mid-Sized Recruitment Company to Work For at the 2023 TIARA Recruitment Awards, and to have been finalists, for the second year in a row, in the Client Service and Recruitment Leader of the Year categories! At Salt, our mission is Creating Futures by putting our clients, candidates, partners, and team members at the heart of everything we do. 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