Senior Database Administrator

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Redwolf + Rosch. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range A$100.00/hr - A$120.00/hr Direct message the job poster from Redwolf + Rosch Connecting the best candidates to the best companies in digital, engineering, marketing, business services and tech. Senior Database Administrator Work across a diverse and evolving environment, ensuring the availability, integrity, and performance of databases that support all retail operations. Location: Preston, Melbourne, VIC & Hybrid 2 days onsite Join a leading player in the Retail Sector The Company Our client is a leading player in the retail sector, driven by innovation and dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service. With a modern, dynamic IT team and a strong focus on continuous improvement, the business supports large-scale operations across Australia. This organisation fosters a culture of ownership, teamwork, and quality—and values people who strive to deliver the best. The Role As the Senior Database Administrator , you will be a key member of the IT Infrastructure team, responsible for the ongoing support, administration, and optimisation of mission-critical SQL databases. You’ll work across a diverse and evolving environment, ensuring the availability, integrity, and performance of databases that support 24/7 retail operations. Reporting directly to the Infrastructure Manager, you’ll play a vital role in projects, upgrades, migrations, and performance tuning initiatives. You You're an experienced and highly skilled SQL Server expert who thrives in fast-paced, enterprise-scale environments. With a strong focus on performance, security, and reliability, you bring deep expertise in database design, development, troubleshooting, and administration. You take ownership of your work, communicate effectively across teams, and demonstrate a proactive mindset when it comes to solving complex challenges. Responsibilities Administer and maintain SQL Server environments (2008R2–2022) including clustering and AlwaysOn availability. Design, manage and support databases for 24/7 business-critical systems. Troubleshoot and resolve performance, security, and integrity issues. Build and maintain SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS components. Optimize SQL queries and implement performance tuning strategies. Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to deliver projects and system improvements. Maintain documentation for infrastructure procedures, builds, and processes. Ensure adherence to ITIL, security protocols, and data integrity standards. Manage backup and recovery processes for large-scale databases (>4TB). Liaise with vendors and internal teams to ensure uptime and performance. Join a dynamic, high-performing technology team with a strong culture of collaboration. Work in a modern IT environment supporting large and complex retail systems. Competitive salary package and career development opportunities. Opportunity to influence systems that power a major national business. Be part of a business that values initiative, integrity, and innovation. Apply Now If you're an experienced SQL DBA who takes pride in delivering stable, high-performing databases, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your details ASAP to Sheralee by clicking on the link. Redwolf + Rosch invite and encourage applications from all backgrounds of gender, disability, culture, and race. If you are a person with a disability and require modifications to the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Consultant. 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