Database Administrator (6 months contract)

at  illion

Company Description
illion is the leading independent provider of trusted data and analytics products and services in Australia and New Zealand. illion leverages its consumer and commercial credit registries to provide end-to-end customer management solutions to clients in the financial services, telecommunications, utilities and government sectors.
The role involves implementing and supporting reliable, high-performance relational database management systems for Illion’s core business applications. You will ensure the implementation and support of database components in accordance with established policies and procedures. This includes working with project teams to define database schemas, maintenance plans, performance metrics, and growth forecasting.
Please note this is a 6 months maximum term position.
Job Description

THE EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience
• At least five years of experience with large databases
• At least five years of experience with databases in high-availability configuration
• Proven industry experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 and above
• Demonstrable experience with T-SQL, SSIS, DTS
• Demonstrable experience with SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services)
• Understanding of and exposure to .Net and XML technology
• Exposure to monitoring tools e.g. Diagnostic Manager, System Centre Operations Manager
• Experience in Azure SQL MI, Data Factories, monitoring and administration using native tools
• Proven experience with Clustering, Database Mirroring, Log shipping and Replication
• Experience executing Disaster Recovery plans
• Understanding of and exposure to SOC and PCI compliance policies

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES THAT WILL SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS:

• Proven ability in organisation, communication and writing skills.
• Great collaborator that works well cross-functionally.
• Can-do and positive attitude under pressure.
  Additional Information

CULTURE

There has never been a better time to join illion. Our business is transforming. We are transforming the way we work with a strong focus on the value of our people and our customers. Our strong business leaders are modernising our culture and empowering our team to reach their full potential. There is a bright future ahead for illion and we are seeking innovative and passionate individuals to be a part of it!

• Installing and configuring new database systems.
• Designing and implementing new database schemas and objects.
• Modification to existing database objects in line with team defined standards.
• Work as part of project teams to assist developers with optimisation and standardisation of code.
• Working with the security team to audit database security on a regular basis.
• If necessary, manage the ticket queue and communicate with relevant stakeholders.
• Provisioning of database access in line with defined security measures, including installation and testing of new databases.
• Documentation including catalogue of SQL server real estate, database jobs and data dictionaries.
• Monitoring mailboxes, monitoring tools and alerts queues.
• Assist with patches and upgrades.
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