IT - Application & Database Systems Administrator
Join our collaborative team as IT Application & Database Systems Administrator, maintaining critical apps and databases across on‑prem and cloud, with stability, security, and growth.
Application & Database Systems Administrator
We are seeking an experienced Application & Database Systems Administrator to support and maintain critical enterprise applications, databases, and supporting platforms in a hybrid on‑prem and cloud environment.
This is a hands‑on operational role working closely with Infrastructure, Application Support, and vendor teams to ensure system stability, performance, and security.
Key Responsibilities
Administer GitHub Enterprise (cloud and on‑prem), including user access and licence management
Support enterprise applications including nGen, Sterling Integrator, nBis, and Oracle Enterprise Manager
Perform application maintenance, restarts, upgrades, and patching (per documented procedures)
Administer Oracle databases including backup support, patching, and performance monitoring
Provide basic administration for SQL Server and PostgreSQL (cloud)
Support Linux systems (RedHat and Ubuntu), including routine operational tasks
Maintain and support scripts using Bash, SQL, and PL/SQL
Provide basic operational support for VMware vSphere
Skills & Experience
Strong experience with Oracle database administration
Working knowledge of Linux system administration
Experience supporting enterprise application platforms
Familiarity with GitHub Enterprise (cloud and/or on‑prem)
Basic experience with SQL Server and PostgreSQL
Ability to follow structured operational and patching procedures
Experience working in enterprise or regulated environments
Desirable
Exposure to Oracle WebLogic or Oracle Data Integrator
Experience in hybrid (on‑prem + cloud) environments
Strong documentation and operational discipline
What We Offer
Stable enterprise environment with clearly defined responsibilities
Opportunity to work across a broad application and database landscape
Collaborative team environment with strong vendor support
- Department
- Information Technology
- Role
- Database Administrator
- Locations
- Sydney Terminal
- Employment type
- Full-time
About Hutchison Ports Australia
Hutchison Ports Australia (HPA) is part of Hutchison Port Holdings, the world's leading port operator, with a global network of 48 ports across 25 countries in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Australasia.