LH-08158 Senior Database SQL Admin MongoDB/DB2 New
- Deliver critical MongoDB upgrades and migrations in an enterprise environment.
- Support databases in containerised environments and manage associated deployment and operational risks.
- Provide performance tuning, replication, backup, recovery and production support.
- Federal Government, 12-month contract with an estimated January 2027 start
- Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide; hybrid arrangements considered
- NV1 required, Migration & upgrade program in a large Federal Government agency
Deliver critical MongoDB upgrades and enterprise database support. 12-month contract | Multiple locations | NV1 required.
Key selling points
12-month contract with an estimated January 2027 start
Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide; hybrid arrangements considered
Deliver critical MongoDB upgrades and migrations in an enterprise environment
About the opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator for a contract opportunity supporting a large Federal Government agency.
The immediate priority is supporting critical MongoDB upgrades and migrations, alongside specialist database administration across SQL Server, Db2 z/OS and Db2 Midrange.
You will work closely with agency technical teams to plan, test and implement controlled changes, maintain data integrity and availability, and strengthen database performance and resilience.
What you'll do
Assess database environments and identify upgrade, compatibility, performance and operational risks.
Plan, validate and implement database upgrades and migrations while minimising downtime.
Provide performance tuning, replication, backup, recovery and production support.
Support databases in containerised environments and manage associated deployment and operational risks.
Document configuration changes, upgrade procedures, risks and lessons learned.
Support knowledge transfer and skills development within agency teams.
What you'll bring
Expert-level SQL Server administration, including performance tuning, backup and recovery, high availability and security.
Expert-level administration of Db2 z/OS and Db2 Midrange.
Expert-level MongoDB administration, including replication, backup and recovery, performance tuning and data consistency.
Demonstrated experience delivering controlled database upgrades and migrations.
Hands-on experience supporting databases in containerised environments.
Strong troubleshooting, technical documentation and stakeholder communication skills.
Experience in complex government or enterprise ICT environments, and supporting technical knowledge transfer, will be highly regarded.
Contract details
Duration: 12 months
Estimated start: 1 January 2027
Locations: Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide
Working arrangements: Hybrid arrangements may be considered. Candidates must live within reasonable travelling distance of the nominated office and attend onsite as required.
Security clearance: NV1 or higher must be held before commencement.
Occasional out-of-hours work may be required for scheduled upgrades or complex incidents.
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Consultant
tagrawal@nwtechnology.com.au
Reference number: 195855
Profession:Information & Communication TechnologyInformation & Communication Technology
Company: National Workforce
Date posted: 16th Oct, 2026
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