CMC Markets are hiring! We are currently recruiting for a DBA Manager to join our IT Production department on a permanent basis . Please note that this role is only open to Sydney based candidates with full working rights (Citizen/Permanent Resident).

CMC Markets is a global leader in CFD trading and share investing. Our vision is to provide the ultimate online trading experience so everyone can achieve their financial potential. Since our launch in London in 1989, we’ve expanded globally with offices across Europe and Asia Pacific. Over 1.2 million clients make 67 million trades with us every year, and we’re still growing.

Role

Are you a passionate database administration leader excited about creating highly available and secure solutions? We have a fantastic opportunity that might be just for you!

We seek a dynamic, hands-on Sydney DBA Manager to guide our local DBA team and manage CMC’s Microsoft SQL Server environment. You’ll also work closely with our London team to enhance our global SQL Server estate,

supporting vital systems like CMC’s Stockbroking and Next Gen trading platforms.

In this role, you’ll lead a talented team, champion best practices, and ensure the stability and security of our enterprise database infrastructure, working with technologies such as Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server HAG, SQL Server TDE, SSIS, SSRS, and tools like Redgate SQL Monitor, Jira, Git, Rubrik, Delphix, and Octopus Deploy.

Please note that we operate onsite working and would require you to come into our Barangaroo office 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the local DBA team, providing guidance and handling technical escalations
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment, promoting professional growth
• Ensure enterprise database services align with established standards and business goals, supporting future scalability
• Continuously monitor and optimise database performance to ensure systems operate at peak efficiency
• Take ownership of live service issues, driving their resolution to minimise recurring technical problems and enhance system stability
• Collaborate with senior management to align database strategies with overall business goals and ensure the infrastructure supports future demand
• Drive continuous improvements in operational efficiency and modernise database management practices
• Ensure database systems are secured, data is protected, and least privileged access is provided
• Design and test disaster recovery plans to ensure data integrity and business continuity
• Implement data masking and anonymisation to safeguard sensitive data in non-production environments
• Ensure compliance with agreed standards, policies and controls
• Contribute to regular audits and actively drive remediation strategies
• Ensure operational documentation is current, accurately reflecting changes and improvements

Key Skills And Experience:

Essential

• Two years of experience in line management in a similar role
• Experience in defining and developing effective enterprise database infrastructure and management solutions
• Significant work experience in SQL Server Database Administration
• Experience managing enterprise SQL Server Database infrastructure
• Proactive attitude towards learning and adapting to new technologies and industry best practices
• Experience in working within an ITIL framework
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus.
• Charity give-back days.
• 1 extra annual day of leave for your birthday.
• CMC Benefits hub, Social Club, Women@CMC, LinkedIn Learning, Novated Leasing + more.
• Generous L&D program so you can continue to build new skills to grow your professional career.

CMC Markets is powered by our people. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our people feel confident to be themselves, feel valued and are able to do their best work. We don’t just value differences and unique perspectives, we seek them out and we invite them in, because we know it will lead to better outcomes for everyone