SQL DBA

A government organisation is seeking an experienced Lead Database Administrator (DBA) to take ownership of the management, support, and continuous improvement of our database environments. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and optimisation of mission-critical databases across development, test, and live environments, both on-premises and in the cloud.

The successful candidate will have strong expertise in Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server, with experience supporting complex database infrastructures and ensuring high levels of security, resilience, performance, and availability. Knowledge of PostgreSQL, cloud database technologies, and Windows Server administration is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the administration and support of database environments across on-premise and cloud platforms.
• Provide technical leadership for Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL databases.
• Support and maintain database infrastructure, including Windows Server environments.
• Contribute to solution design and project delivery, ensuring robust, secure, and resilient database architectures.
• Develop and maintain database policies, standards, and best practices.
• Ensure database services meet agreed service levels and operational requirements.

About You:

• Extensive DBA experience with Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server.
• Strong understanding of database security, backup and recovery, performance tuning, and high availability.
• Experience supporting cloud-hosted database platforms.
• Ability to lead technical initiatives and provide expert guidance to stakeholders.

• Extensive DBA experience with Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server.
• Strong understanding of database security, backup and recovery, performance tuning, and high availability.
• Experience supporting cloud-hosted database platforms.
• Ability to lead technical initiatives and provide expert guidance to stakeholders.