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Join a team of experts in their field completing groundbreaking work.
Candidates must be Australian Citizens and hold an active NV-1 Security Clearance with the ability to obtain a NV-2.
Our team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here https://www.leidos.com/company/global/australia/careers
Do Work That Matters
Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 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 New Role and Responsibilities
Joining our team as a Senior Database Administrator means becoming part of an exceptionally supportive and collaborative environment. The team is known for its camaraderie and willingness to help, and is composed of true experts in their field.
You\'ll be working on infrastructure that is genuinely unique and on solutions and systems that are unmatched anywhere else in Australia. This role provides the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking work while being surrounded by skilled professionals.
A typical day may include:
* Starting your day by checking the health of a mission-critical SQL environment that powers operations across Australia and beyond
* Diving into performance dashboards, ensuring everything runs smoothly for thousands of users
* Collaborating with application teams to troubleshoot complex query issues or plan the rollout of a database upgrade
* Scripting automation in PowerShell to streamline patching or designing high-availability solutions to keep systems resilient
Every day brings variety, technical challenges, and the satisfaction of knowing your work contributes to the management of critical Australian infrastructure.
What\'s in It for You?
* Impact at Scale – Manage hundreds of enterprise SQL servers, influencing the performance of critical systems across multiple regions.
* Cutting-Edge Tech – Work with advanced SQL Server features, Always On availability groups, clustering, and automation tools.
* Continuous Growth – Exposure to large-scale environments and complex architectures means you\'ll keep learning and sharpening your skills.
* Collaboration & Support – Join a team of skilled DBAs who share knowledge and tackle challenges together.
* Stability & Security – Be part of an organisation that values data integrity and compliance, giving you confidence in your work.
What You\'ll Bring to Make An Impact
* Proven experience managing enterprise-grade Microsoft SQL Server environments with deep knowledge of the SQL Server engine.
* Strong background in virtualization, Windows clustering, and related platform technologies.
* Hands-on experience with high availability and disaster recovery setups like Always On, clustering, and log shipping.
* Proficiency in PowerShell scripting to automate installations, patching, and health checks.
* Solid understanding of backup strategies and data recovery processes to ensure business continuity.
Don\'t worry if you don\'t tick all the boxes - if you meet most of them, we encourage you to submit your application. We\'re most interested in your strengths, what you want to learn and how far you want to go.
Due to the nature of the role, you must be an Australian Citizen and hold an active NV-2 AGSVA security clearance.
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.
Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
Our five Advocacy Groups provide opportunities for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and to support and celebrate our diverse community.
Next Steps
* To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
* Recruitment process – 1 virtual interview and/or 1 face-to-face interview and background checks.
* Applicants may need to meet ITAR requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.
* We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible. Please contact our Careers team if you would like to discuss additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.
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