Goodmorning, My client has a requirement for a MySQL/Systems Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. This role will be based on the Melbourne CBD and will require candidates to have a strong mix of MySQL DB skills as well as strong systems engineeirng skills. Please note that extensive experience across PostgeSQL is essential for this position. I have the details below for your reference. Please contact me on the details below if this role is of interest and I would be more than happy to discuss the position with you further. MAJOR responsibilities Application and DB Server Infrastructure · Ensure that MySQL and PostgeSQL DBs are configured correctly and tuned for optimal performance to service the needs of Touch Networks business. Additionally be responsible for the generation of efficient SQL query statements. · Ensure that the necessary hardware elements and virtual machines (use of VMWare ESX platform) are available to the other teams to support Test, QA, Production and DR configurations. · Ensure that Application and DB Server Infrastructure is pro-actively monitored and problems are pre-emptively resolved. Security · Ensure that internal and external access to Server infrastructure is controlled in accordance with the IT Systems Access Security Policy. · Ensure that effective virus protection and hacking mitigation steps are implemented on servers. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES · Proven experience in managing the operations of an IT infrastructure with the following components: o MySQL and PostgreSQL Databases; o Linux servers; o VMware ESX technology; o SAN technology; o Backup solution; · Proven experience in IT Security encompassing: o Systems Security (e.g. review of permissions accorded to user accounts, Tripwire, penetration testing); o Database Security. · Proven experience in implementing a High Availability (HA) Infrastructure for o Server Systems; o Databases; · Proven experience in MySQL and Postgress database administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, backup, housekeeping and management. This includes the setting up and monitoring of the replication of databases within data centres and between data centres. · Ability to perform hands-on configuration and troubleshooting work when necessary. · Ability to support a 24 x 7 IT infrastructure operation, including performing changes / troubleshooting work and introducing new initiatives after-hours and on weekends. · Proven experience in the implementation of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans. · Proven experience in organising resources to manage the IT operations of local and remote Data Centres and office locations. · Proven experience in vendor and contract management. · Mature and process oriented approach. · Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Kind Regards, Megan Edwards Senior Consultant Level 15, 55 Clarence St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 TEL: 02 8243 1012 FAX: 02 9279 0511 megan.edwards@naviro.com.au www.naviro.com.au http://au.linkedin.com/pub/megan-edwards/a/9b5/405 @OzITJobs Please note that the information in this email is confidential and intended only for the named addressee(s). Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you are not the named addressee please notify the sender immediately and do not disclose, copy or distribute the contents to any other person other than the intended addressee(s). By using any of the information in this document you agree to be bound by the standard Terms of Business of Naviro Pty Ltd. Please email enquiries@naviro.com.au requesting a copy of this document, or call 02 9279 3500. You agree that if you do interview, correspond with, engage or employ any candidate(s) referred to in this document, you have entered a contractual agreement with Naviro Pty Ltd and are bound by the standard Terms of Business