Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Database Engineer to join our Digital Modernisation Division, delivering high‐quality database services within complex, multi‐vendor environments. This role focuses on Microsoft SQL management and engineering, combining technical leadership with hands‐on delivery across database administration, optimisation, and automation.

Your work will shape reliable, secure, and scalable data platforms while contributing to a collaborative, supportive team environment.

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Your New Role And Responsibilities

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This position involves leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Microsoft SQL services across private and public cloud environments.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Microsoft SQL services across private and public cloud environments.

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- Oversee database administration, ensuring performance, availability, optimisation, and secure operations across enterprise platforms.

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- Design and implement automation for database provisioning, deployment, monitoring, and routine operational processes.

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- Integrate database changes into CI/CD pipelines, supporting consistent and repeatable deployments and data workflows.

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- Collaborate with engineering and infrastructure teams to troubleshoot issues, maintain governance standards, and ensure reliable service delivery.

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About You And What You'll Bring

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- Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server environments, including administration, query development, and performance tuning.

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- Advanced SQL expertise,



with the ability to optimise queries, stored procedures, and data processing solutions.

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- Solid understanding of database fundamentals such as data modelling, indexing, backup and recovery, and high availability.

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- Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., Power Shell, Python, Bash) and familiarity with CI/CD and version control practices.

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- A team-oriented and thoughtful problem‐solver, capable of working across teams and contributing to secure, well‐governed database environments.

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Requirements

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- Australian Citizen with the ability to gain and maintain a baseline level security clearance.

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Pay Range

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The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement, or other law.

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Commitment to Non‐Discrimination

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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📌 SQL Senior Database Administrator (Canberra)
🏢 Leidos Australia
📍 Canberra