Clerk Grade: DCS Clerk Grade 11/12 ($149,739 - $173,174 base + super)
Role: Cloud Platform Principal Officer
Employment Type: Temporary opportunity, duration 24 months
Location: Sydney CBD, flexible working arrangements available

This role sits within the Systems Capability Directorate of Government Technology Platforms.

About the team

You will join a dedicated team of Data Engineers driving a critical data migration initiative as part of a high-impact enterprise program. Collaborating closely with key stakeholders, this team plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the program.
Your day-to-day

• Create, manage, and maintain SQL Server and Azure SQL databases.
• Implement database backup and recovery strategies.
• Set up Azure Infrastructure configure components.
• Manage Azure resources, including virtual machines, storage accounts, and networking.
• Identify and configure network requirements for database connectivity.
• Ensure secure and efficient data transfer between on-premises and cloud environments.
• Set up and manage Azure Data Factory pipelines for data integration and transformation.
• Monitor and troubleshoot ADF pipelines to ensure smooth data flow.
• Performance Monitoring and Issue Resolution.
• Identify performance issues in databases and Azure infrastructure.
• Support the developer by optimising the SQL queries.
• Implement solutions to resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Regularly review and optimize system performance.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Extensive experience with Azure infrastructure and services.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure SQL Managed Instance
• Experience in managing Azure Virtual Machines.
• Experience in Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
• Experience in managing Azure Resource Groups.
• Experience with Azure Key Vault.
• Experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines and code management.
• Understanding of Azure network components for server connectivity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
• Understanding of data security best practices.
• Ability to implement security measures during data migration.
• Knowledge of database management and optimization techniques.
• Ability to work with multiple data source types and different kinds of database.
• Ability to back up and restore databases.
• Ability to import data from various sources.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to analyse and resolve performance issues.
• Experience with data analysis and validation.
• Effective communication with team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to document processes and create detailed reports.

Salary Grade 11/12, with the base salary for this role starting at 149,739 base plus superannuation

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For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Swathy Mohan via [email protected].

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Closing Date: Friday 22 August 2025 at 9:59 AM

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