MS SQL - Expressions of Interest - Ballarat

About the Position

MS SQL - Expressions of Interest - Ballarat

We are looking for a talented and passionate individual to join our team in Ballarat as an MS SQL Database Administrator. This role is part of our Custom Software Engineering Team and is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

As an MS SQL Database Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

Service Establishment & Transition

• Assist in gathering and reviewing information related to the implementation and operation of the client’s existing MS SQL database environments.
• Participate in workshops to understand existing MS SQL platforms and prepare for database operations transition.
• Contribute to the creation of key database operations documentation (e.g., System Understanding Documents, Standard Operating Procedures).
• Support the team in ensuring readiness for database operations go-live in line with the service establishment plan and schedule.

Ongoing Database Administration & Operations

• Perform routine MS SQL DBA tasks, including:

  • Monitoring and health checks
  • Database backups
  • Performance tuning and management
  • Availability and capacity management
  • Installation, configuration, and patching
  • Routine administration and maintenance
  • Resolving production and non-production incidents with minimal downtime or performance impact
  • Managing backlog of database-related tickets and service requests

• Maintain comprehensive documentation for database platforms, processes, and procedures.

• Support efforts to align database operations with DevOps and Agile principles.

• Assist in automating database management and operational tasks.

• Collaborate with other DBAs and infrastructure teams (compute, storage, network, datacentre, and public cloud).

• Provide input on current database platforms for public cloud migration projects.

• Knowledge of Oracle database administration desirable, but not a requirement.

Requirements

• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in MS SQL Database Administration.
• Security Clearance: Australian Citizens with an active security clearance or eligible for obtaining security clearance.
• On-call and Shift Expectations: Flexibility to work in shifts and be on call to address incidents promptly and perform after-hours deployment activities as needed.

We Offer

• Be part of a leading global professional services company.
• Work in a state-of-the-art technology and operations centre in Ballarat.
• Opportunity to collaborate with a talented and innovative team.
• Comprehensive employee benefits and progressive policies.

About the Company

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance services-creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with 801,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

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