• ACT
• 12 month contract
• 2×12 month extension options available
• Must have NV1

A Database Technical Lead is required to undertake scoping, sourcing, and optimising database environments for analysis.

You will be proficient with system databases, data elements, application software, and other tool sets to develop enterprise data solutions. You will use your extensive experience and an expert level of proficiency across a number of contemporary ICT systems, servers, coding languages and databases.

You will have a considerable degree of independence and undertake a leadership role, with work performed under the
general guidance of the leadership team. Some out of hours work may be required, to complete scheduled work or assist with complex incidents. These hours can be substituted for time off in lieu (TOIL).

Primary Technologies

• SQL, z/OS, Db2, SAP HANA, ObjectStar, IMS.

Key duties

You will take responsibility for a range of RDBMS that are the responsibility of the Database Operations team, provide the following:

• Provide advice and guidance to the DB Operations team and to Service Operations Branch management on a broad range of database subject matter.
• Support the migration of the SAP workloads from Oracle to Db2 on Z/OS.
• Support the rollout of the IBM Mainframe tool set for maintenance and monitoring of the DB2 Z/OS environment.
• Undertake planning and preparation for software currency on the Db2 Z/OS platform.
• Provide advice and support in the implementation of SAP recommendations for Db2 Z/OS.
• Undertake production support, including deep analysis of Db2 Z/OS performance issues.
• Undertake consultation with SAP Operations, applications teams and other technical areas.
• Undertake consultation with Vendor representatives including IBM and SAP on best practices for interoperability.
• Provide advice and implementation of system parameter changes to support both legacy and SAP database systems.
• Develop a deep understanding of Agency applications and provide assistance to other teams in problem identification and resolution.
• Undertake management of the change process using Service Manager; Cost recovery for effort against project deliverables.
• Lead the development of team capabilities and documentation
• Provide guidance, coaching and mentoring of other staff, particularly with respect to technical specialties.
• Undertake development and implementation of deliverables outlined in the teamwork plans.
• Provide assistance with resource planning and identifying staff training needs.
• Undertake research and analysis into inefficiencies and the provision of recommendations on optimal practices to colleagues and management.
• Develop notification or impact assessment, or other information to stakeholders or management, as appropriate

You will be expected to work from the Agency’s Canberra office a minimum of 3 days per week.