Job:
- SQL Server Database Administrator
- (Must have a valid NV1 Security Clearance) Duration:
- 12 Months (Potential Extensions)

Location:
- Melbourne VIC, Canberra ACT, Brisbane QLD, and Adelaide SA Job Summary We are looking for an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator, with Robust experience SQL Server, Db2 z/OS, Db2 Midrange and MongoDB database platforms, for a long-term contract role with a Federal Agency. Required Skills
• Demonstrated experience in Microsoft SQL Server administration capability, including performance tuning, backup and recovery, high availability, security and operational support in enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated experience in IBM Db2 z/OS administration capability, including performance monitoring, backup and recovery, data integrity, security and operational support in enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated experience in IBM Db2 Midrange administration capability, including performance monitoring, backup and recovery, data integrity, security and operational support in enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated experience in MongoDB administration capability, including replication, backup and recovery, performance tuning, data consistency and operational support in enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting database platforms in containerised environments, including identifying and managing platform, deployment and operational risks.
• Demonstrated ability to plan,



validate and implement controlled database upgrades and migrations while maintaining service continuity, data integrity and availability. Desirable skills
• Experience working in complex government or enterprise ICT environments.
• Experience contributing to knowledge transfer activities, technical documentation and skills uplift for internal teams. Responsibilities
• Provide specialist database administration expertise across SQL Server, Db2 z/OS, Db2 Midrange and MongoDB platforms.
• Support version upgrade, migration and optimisation activities, including the immediate MongoDB upgrade and migration requirement.
• Assess current database environments and identify upgrade, compatibility, migration, performance and operational risks.
• Ensure data consistency, integrity and availability throughout upgrade, migration and support activities.
• Support database activities in containerised environments and advise on associated risk mitigation. Security Clearance
• The candidate must hold a valid NV1 Security Clearance at the time of submitting their application. Contract Details
• Experience level:
- Senior
- EL1 equivalent
• Estimated Start Date:
- Friday, 01 January 2027
• Working arrangements:
- (Hybrid)
• Contract length up to 12 months with up to a maximum of 24 months potential extensions.
• Working arrangements:
- The client requires these services at the client’s premises in either Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne.

📌 SQL Server Database Administrator (Canberra)
🏢 Acolade Consulting
📍 Canberra