MS SQL – Ballarat

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Join our team in Ballarat. Accenture is excited to announce the opening of our new technology and operations centre in Ballarat. This state-of-the-art facility will support Australian businesses and government departments by providing essential onshore technology services. We are looking for talented and passionate individuals to join our team. The centre will create new jobs in the region and is committed to fostering local talent. By partnering with Federation University, we will provide students with valuable on-the-job experience and training, ensuring our workforce is future ready.

If you want to be part of an innovative team that addresses the growing demand for sovereign technology services and makes a real impact in both the private and public sectors, then Accenture is the place for you.

Role: Database-SQL

Responsibilities

• As an MS SQL Database Administrator, you will support the establishment and ongoing management of infrastructure managed services for the client.
• Service Establishment & Transition: Assist in gathering and reviewing information related to the implementation and operation of the client’s existing MS SQL database environments. Participate in workshops to understand existing MS SQL platforms and prepare for database operations transition. Contribute to the creation of key database operations documentation (e.g., System Understanding Documents, Standard Operating Procedures). Support the team in ensuring readiness for database operations go-live in line with the service establishment plan and schedule.
• Ongoing Database Administration & Operations: Perform routine MS SQL DBA tasks, including monitoring and health checks, database backups, performance tuning and management, availability and capacity management, installation, configuration, and patching, routine administration and maintenance, resolving production and non-production incidents with minimal downtime or performance impact, managing backlog of database-related tickets and service requests. Maintain comprehensive documentation for database platforms, processes, and procedures. Support efforts to align database operations with DevOps and Agile principles. Assist in automating database management and operational tasks. Collaborate with other DBAs and infrastructure teams (compute, storage, network, datacentre, and public cloud). Provide input on current database platforms for public cloud migration projects. Knowledge of Oracle database administration desirable, but not a requirement.

Additional Requirements

• Security Clearance Requirement: Given the secure nature of this role, we are seeking candidates who are Australian Citizens with an active security clearance or are eligible for obtaining security clearance. This requirement ensures that all team members are cleared to handle sensitive information and contribute to maintaining the highest standards of security in our operations.
• On-call and Shift Expectations: Our positions are primarily focused on managed services, meaning you will be responsible for maintaining and improving our clients' IT systems (Applications and Infrastructure). Flexibility and adaptability are key, as you may be required to work in shifts to provide continuous support. Additionally, you may need to be on call to address incidents promptly and perform after-hours deployment activities as needed. Your ability to effectively manage these responsibilities will be crucial to ensuring the seamless operation of our services and client satisfaction.

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