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Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here Do Work That Matters Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life.
Our **** local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world's toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.
Your Current Role and Responsibilities 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.
You'll play a key role in shaping reliable, secure, and scalable data platforms while contributing to a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Key Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Microsoft SQL services across private and public cloud environments.
Oversee database administration, ensuring performance, availability, optimisation, and secure operations across enterprise platforms.
Design and implement automation for database provisioning, deployment, monitoring, and routine operational processes.
Integrate database changes into CI/CD pipelines, supporting consistent and repeatable deployments and data workflows.




Collaborate with engineering and infrastructure teams to troubleshoot issues, maintain governance standards, and ensure reliable service delivery.
About You and What You'll Bring Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server environments, including administration, query development, and performance tuning.
Advanced SQL expertise, with the ability to optimise queries, stored procedures, and data processing solutions.
Solid understanding of database fundamentals such as data modelling, indexing, backup and recovery, and high availability.
Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash) and familiarity with CI/CD and version control practices.
A collaborative and thoughtful problem-solver, with the ability to work across teams and contribute to secure, well-governed database environments.
Diverse Team Members, Shared Values and a Common Purpose Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation.
Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values.
It's about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive.
Paul Chase – Chief Executive, Leidos Australia.
Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace.
We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
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📌 Sql Senior Database Administrator (Melbourne)
🏢 00160 Leidos Australia
📍 Melbourne