DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

Business: Iron Mountain

Location: Granville NSW 2142

Employment Type: Full-time, Ongoing

Salary: Salary: AUD $80,000 – $100,000 per annum plus superannuation.

About the Business

Iron Mountain is a global information management and technology services organisation specialising in secure records management, data storage, digital transformation, information governance, data centre solutions and IT asset lifecycle management. The company provides integrated information management and digital solutions to businesses and organisations across various industries, helping them securely manage, protect, access and utilise critical business information.

Iron Mountain's operations involve the management of substantial volumes of physical and digital information, supported by advanced technology platforms, secure data infrastructure and information management systems. Its services include digital document management, intelligent document processing, data protection, information storage and technology-enabled business solutions.

Operating within a highly structured and technology-driven environment, the business requires reliable database systems, effective data security controls, efficient information processing and robust backup and recovery procedures to support operational continuity and information integrity.

To support its information technology operations and maintain secure, effective and reliable database environments, Iron Mountain is seeking to appoint a dedicated full-time Database Administrator at Granville NSW 2142.

About the Role The Database Administrator will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining and optimising database systems supporting Iron Mountain's information management services, digital platforms and business operations.

The position involves managing database structures, monitoring and improving system performance, implementing database security measures, maintaining data backup and recovery procedures, coordinating database upgrades and migrations, and developing disaster recovery arrangements.

The successful candidate will collaborate with IT infrastructure teams, systems administrators, application developers and information security personnel to ensure database systems remain secure, efficient and reliable while supporting the company's information management and operational requirements.

The role requires solid technical expertise in database administration, system performance optimisation, data integrity management, information security and business continuity planning.





Key Responsibilities The Database Administrator will be responsible for:

- Designing and implementing database structures to optimise system performance, improve data organisation and ensure effective data storage and retrieval.
- Monitoring and optimising database performance using techniques such as indexing, query fine-tuning, performance analysis and database configuration improvements.
- Implementing and maintaining database security protocols to protect sensitive business and customer information against unauthorised access, security breaches and potential data threats.
- Performing regular database backups and recovery tasks to maintain data integrity, availability and business continuity.
- Coordinating database updates and migrations, including database software installation, configuration, system upgrades, compatibility testing and patch management.
- Developing and maintaining disaster recovery plans to protect databases and critical business information against potential data loss, corruption, system failures and operational disruptions.
- Managing and maintaining database management systems to ensure reliable performance, appropriate configuration and efficient data storage.
- Monitoring database availability, system utilisation, storage capacity and performance indicators to identify and resolve technical issues.
- Configuring and maintaining database access controls, user permissions and authentication procedures to support information security requirements.
- Investigating and troubleshooting database errors, connectivity issues, performance bottlenecks and other technical problems.
- Conducting routine database maintenance, system health checks, data integrity verification and performance optimisation activities.
- Supporting database integration with business applications, information management platforms and other IT infrastructure.
- Maintaining accurate technical documentation relating to database configurations, system updates, security controls, backup procedures and recovery processes.
- Collaborating with IT infrastructure teams,



software developers and information security personnel to maintain database functionality and system compatibility.
- Ensuring database administration activities comply with relevant information security, data protection, privacy and organisational IT policies.
- Preparing database performance reports, technical documentation and recommendations for system improvements.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should possess

- A Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Database Administration, Software Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant qualifications and experience where applicable.

Applicants should also demonstrate:
- Relevant professional experience in database administration, database management or a closely related IT role.
- Strong knowledge of database management systems such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL or similar enterprise database platforms.
- Experience designing, implementing, configuring and maintaining database structures and systems.
- Demonstrated ability to optimise database performance through indexing, query tuning and system monitoring.
- Knowledge of database security, access controls, authentication procedures and data protection practices.
- Experience performing database backups, recovery operations, system updates, migrations and disaster recovery planning.
- Proficiency in SQL, database scripting, troubleshooting and database monitoring tools.
- Understanding of data integrity, database availability, information security and business continuity requirements.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organisational and technical troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with IT teams and other stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and accurate technical documentation.

Work Conditions

- Full-time, ongoing position.
- Professional information technology environment supporting the operations of Iron Mountain.
- Regular collaboration with IT professionals, systems administrators, application developers and information security personnel.
- Responsibility for maintaining secure, reliable and efficient database systems.
- Opportunity to contribute to database optimisation, information security, system reliability and business continuity within an established global organisation.

Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents are encouraged to apply. Pay: $80,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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