The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Oracle & SQL Database Administrator to support and enhance critical enterprise database environments across both on-premises and cloud platforms on an initial 4-month contract. In this role, you will be responsible for the administration, performance, availability, and security of Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL databases across production and non-production systems. You’ll work within a collaborative Database Services team, contributing to high availability, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives, while acting as a key escalation point for complex technical issues.
Key responsibilities include
- Installing, configuring, patching, upgrading, and maintaining database platforms and related tools - Supporting Oracle environments (OCI Exadata, RAC, Data Guard, TDE) - Managing SQL Server and PostgreSQL (AWS RDS) databases - Monitoring performance, investigating incidents, and resolving complex issues - Performing backups, restores, refreshes, reorgs, and data extracts - Developing automation and scripting (Linux/Windows, PL/SQL, T-SQL) - Providing Level 3 support and managing vendor escalations (Oracle, Microsoft) - Supporting tools such as Oracle Cloud Control, TOAD, SQL Developer, SSMS, SSRS, SSIS, SSAS - Contributing to backup, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions - Supporting release and change management processes - Maintaining documentation and improving operational processes - Providing technical guidance, mentoring,
and best practice advice to stakeholders What Are We Looking For We’re looking for a highly capable DBA with strong cross-platform experience and the ability to operate in complex enterprise environments.
Skills mix we are looking for:
- Proven experience with Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL administration - Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (OCI and/or AWS RDS) - Strong knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery solutions - Experience with database performance tuning and troubleshooting - Scripting capability across PL/SQL, T-SQL, and/or shell scripting - Experience using enterprise database tools and monitoring platforms - Strong understanding of database security and best practices - Excellent problem‑solving skills and stakeholder engagement Highly desirable:
- Experience across public and private sector environments - Exposure to Exadata environments - Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members What Will You Get Out of It - Prospect to work on mission‑critical enterprise systems - Exposure to modern cloud and hybrid database technologies - A collaborative, high‑performing technical environment - The chance to influence database strategy, automation, and improvements - Flexible working arrangements - Ongoing professional growth and exposure to complex technical challenges How to Apply Ready to take the next step?
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0448 447 363
📌 Oracle & SQL Database Administrator (Brisbane City)
🏢 Edison Talent
📍 Brisbane City