Job Description: DXC Technology (NYSE:DXC) - where brilliant people embrace change and seize opportunities to advance their careers and amplify customer success.
People are the heart of our business.
We support each other and work as a team, globally and locally to deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues.
We live in more than 70 countries, speak multiple languages and work with over 6,000 customers on almost every continent.
We use the power of technology to deliver technology services that move the world.
DXC.com We are looking for a MS SQL Server Database Administrator to join the team.
NOTE: You will be part of a 24 x 7 standby roster.
ROLE: Working in a team, the successful candidate will be responsible for building and supporting SQL Server instances for their respective environments and the databases running within them.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans and leads database development and maintenance of complex databases, including: design database environments and databases design, develop, modify, test, release/deploy and maintain database objects design, develop, modify, test, release/deploy and maintain database security and audit solutions design, develop, modify, test, release/deploy and maintain database recovery solutions execute database and data recovery DBMS SW implementation, upgrade, patching Utilising and enhancing best practices to develop work plans, checklists and defined processes.
Proactively supports application teams.
Provides advice on complex application data issues.
Ensures database support documentation is developed and maintained.
Designs database monitoring solutions and assists others in monitoring and proactively anticipating or identifying issues.
Takes ownership of highly complex or critical database incidents and problems and provides resolutions promptly.
Engages SMEs or vendors to assist in resolving more complex incidents as required.
Provides time/resource estimates for assigned tasks SELECTION CRITERIA : Essential Skill/Experience Requirements Minimum of 5 years DBA experience in SQL Server environments Wintel System knowledge SQL Server System performance tuning & recovery experience Strong SQL Server diagnostics and debugging skills SQL Server 2019 experience Windows Cluster and SQL Server AlwaysOn experience Strong communication and customer-facing skills Ability to work without supervision Ability to work effectively in a team and with clients Desired Skill/Experience Requirement Detailed knowledge of SQL Server toolsets Vendor Certification Version migration Experience with Cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure) Experience with other DBMS (ie Oracle, PostgreSQL) Other Requirements Team spirit A 'can do' attitude Methodical and structured approach to tasks Maintains high-quality supporting documentation.
NOTE: Due to client requirements, you must be an Australian Citizen Trust, Transform & Thrive with a company whose mission is to lead clients on their digital transformation journeys, DXC Technology will be recognized globally as a force multiplier, enabling clients to seize the opportunities presented by today's rapidly changing technologies.
If you are a self-starter with a strong customer focus and a results oriented approach complimented by your strong verbal and written communication skills, we would like to hear from you.
Your working environment Virtual/flexible/on-site/travel In alignment with our commitment to fostering a flexible and dynamic work environment, we have adopted a hybrid working approach that acknowledges the importance of in-person collaboration while recognising that the determination of your work location will be based on a range of factors to ensure both individual preferences and operational requirements are met Our culture and benefits DXC is committed to building better futures for our customers, colleagues, environment, and communities.
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Interviews and onboarding are conducted online, as part of us being a virtual-first company.
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We celebrate our diversity and recognise it is the unique contributions of our people that give us our edge.
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