1 Lead MS SQL Data Platform Administrator
Tender Overview
About this tender
This Tender is invited by the Issuer. Overview The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has a requirement to recruit a database administrator to work in the Database Management and Dynamics section, providing specialist development, technical services and support for DFAT's database management capabilities. The Role Provide specialist development, technical services and support for DFAT's database management capabilities within the Database Management and Dynamics section Role Requirements SFIA Role Category and Skills Level: Development and implementation, Database Administration, Database Administration (DBAD), Level 4/5 APS equivalent level: EL1 equivalent is preferred. APS6 equivalent with sufficient experience and willingness to learn may be considered. Instructions to Respondents DFAT has already selected a suitable number of panel suppliers to participate in this business opportunity. Vendor requests for inclusion will not be responded to.
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