IT Database Administrator II at Rocket Lab USA

Apply for IT Database Administrator II at Rocket Lab USA in Auckland City, New Zealand. This full‑time on‑site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Job Overview

Rocket Lab’s IT team manages global access to information and operations across computer systems, networks, and devices. The IT Database Administrator II works onsite in Mt Wellington, Auckland, and collaborates closely with the U.S. counterpart to deliver world‑class SQL Server services across Rocket Lab sites worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain on‑prem and cloud SQL Server database environments (2016/2019/2022).
• Manage database availability groups, replication, and failover clustering.
• Perform database installations, upgrades, patches, and migrations.
• Monitor database uptime, performance, and resources; resolve performance issues and advise on query optimization and indexing.
• Ensure robust backup and recove...