Job Description

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client, a highly respected and long-established Australian financial services organization providing wealth management, trustee, and corporate fiduciary services, is embarking on an exciting digital transformation journey.

You will be part of their Technology & Projects division, contributing to the modernization of their data infrastructure and supporting the company’s strategic move toward cloud-based solutions. Reporting to the Head of Solutions Delivery, the Database Administrator will play a key role in managing, optimizing, and evolving SQL Server environments — both on-premises and in Azure Cloud.

This position offers a dynamic opportunity to work closely with enterprise architects, developers, and infrastructure and security teams to ensure robust, secure, and high-performing database systems that underpin critical business operations and data governance initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage, monitor, and maintain multiple SQL Server environments across all business systems.
• Design and implement optimized database architecture and integration solutions.
• Support and lead migration from on-premise to Azure SQL and other cloud data platforms.
• Develop, review, and enforce security controls, access management, and backup standards.
• Identify and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks to improve system reliability.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for all database configurations and procedures.
• Collaborate with enterprise, software, and infrastructure teams to deliver technical solutions.
• Provide technical guidance on database best practices and process improvements.
• Contribute to continuous enhancement of data governance, compliance, and reporting processes.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in database administration and support across enterprise systems.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, including performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Proven experience with Azure SQL and other cloud-based data platforms.
• Solid understanding of database security, access control, and backup strategies.
• Experience in data integration, SDLC methodologies, and production support.
• Familiarity with data warehouse, data lake, and Power BI environments is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Azure Arc, PaaS, and Purview is highly regarded.
• Technical certifications such as MCDBA, MSCE Data Management and Analytics are a plus.

ASW OFFERS

• Be part of a Great Place to Work® certified company that's going places!
• Thrive in a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive culture that celebrates collaboration, diversity, and shared success across borders.
• Enjoy competitive compensation that recognises your skills and contributions.
• Work with global clients and stakeholders, gaining valuable international exposure.
• Comprehensive medical benefits to support your well-being, covering your family member(s).
• Generous paid leave entitlements, because life outside work matters too.
• Exciting team outings, company events, and travel opportunities, like our annual overseas trips, unforgettable parties, and more.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Australia, expanding your global perspective.
• Ongoing training and career development tailored to your role and the industry.

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