Senior SQL Database Administrator

About the Role
We are seeking a highly capable Senior SQL Database Administrator to monitor, support and maintain business-critical Microsoft SQL Server environments across multiple customer environments.
This role is suited to an experienced database professional who combines strong technical troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach, clear communication and a strong sense of ownership. You will assess and triage incidents, investigate root causes, develop effective resolution plans and manage issues through to successful resolution.
You will also work directly with customers and internal technical teams, providing clear updates, documenting solutions and identifying opportunities to improve the reliability, performance and resilience of SQL Server environments.
About the Client
You will be working with an established Australian IT services and consulting partner specialising in database consulting, database management and data consulting. The organisation supports business-critical data environments, helping customers maintain secure, highly available, recoverable and optimised database platforms.
Its approach spans assessment, solution design, implementation and ongoing management, with a strong focus on technical excellence, continuous improvement and delivering reliable outcomes for customers.
Ideal Profile
Experience
Senior-level experience administering and supporting production Microsoft SQL Server environments.
Experience working across multiple SQL Server versions.
Proven ability to monitor, assess, triage and resolve database incidents.
Experience communicating directly with customers and business stakeholders during technical investigations.
Demonstrated ownership of database issues from initial alert through to resolution and documentation.
Technical Skills – Essential
Strong Microsoft SQL Server administration, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting expertise.
High Availability and Disaster Recovery configuration and support.
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