{"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":"
We are seek an experienced Database Administrator with deep expertise in both Oracle and SQL Server environments? We’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
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’ll collaborate closely with developers, architects, and stakeholders to ensure seamless database operations and support scalable business applications.<\/p>\n
Administer and maintain Oracle and SQL Server databases, ensuring optimal performance, uptime, and security<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Monitor system health and performance; troubleshoot and resolve database issues<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Implement robust backup and recovery strategies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Conduct regular performance tuning and optimization<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Manage user access, roles, and permissions in accordance with security policies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Plan and execute database upgrades and migrations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Automate routine tasks using SQL, PowerShell, or other scripting tools<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Collaborate with development teams to support application releases and changes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Participate in on-call support rotation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Mentor junior DBAs and contribute to the development of database best practices<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
5+ years of experience managing both Oracle and SQL Server database environments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Strong understanding of Oracle RAC, ASM, and Data Guard<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Experience with SQL Server AlwaysOn Availability Groups and database mirroring<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Expertise in SQL and PL\/SQL programming<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Proven skills in database performance tuning and troubleshooting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
In-depth knowledge of backup\/recovery tools and database security principles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Experience with database monitoring tools<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Experience with cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Oracle Cloud)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Exposure to NoSQL databases like MongoDB or Cassandra<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Understanding of data warehousing and ETL processes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Familiarity with the ITIL framework<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Relevant certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified Azure DBA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Experience working with large-scale or complex database environments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Interested? Apply via the link below.<\/p>\n