AWS DB Engineer – SFIA 4

KJR; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

KJR is seeking an experienced AWS Database Engineer (SFIA Level 4) to support a significant cloud migration and transformation initiative within a security-focused environment.

The project involves establishing a new AWS cloud landing zone and migrating existing applications and databases from a standalone Ubuntu/container-based environment into AWS, with a focus on PostgreSQL and MongoDB, security controls and operational readiness.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in AWS database engineering and migration.
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Experience with cloud landing zones, containerised apps and Kubernetes/EKS.
• Familiarity with database security, backups, monitoring and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, configuration and migration of PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases into AWS.
• Assess existing database environments and develop migration and implementation plans.
• Configure and optimise database services to support containerised apps and Kubernetes/EKS workloads.
• Implement backup, recovery, monitoring and performance tuning processes.
• Support database security, access controls, encryption and data integrity requirements.
• Troubleshoot connectivity, performance and integration issues during migration and testing.
• Collaborate with cloud engineers, solution architects, security specialists and application teams.
• Develop database configuration, migration and operational support documentation.

Job description

KJR is seeking an experienced AWS Database Engineer (SFIA Level 4) to support a significant cloud migration and transformation initiative within a security-focused environment.

The project involves establishing a new AWS cloud landing zone and migrating existing applications and databases from a standalone Ubuntu/container-based environment into AWS.

The successful candidate will support database design, migration, configuration, integration and operational readiness, ensuring secure, reliable and high-performing database services within the new cloud environment.

Location: Canberra, ACT

Positions Available: 1

Security Clearance: Active NV1 required

Engagement: Contract

About the Opportunity

KJR is seeking an experienced AWS Database Engineer (SFIA Level 4) to support a significant cloud migration and transformation initiative within a security-focused environment.

The project involves establishing a new AWS cloud landing zone and migrating existing applications and databases from a standalone Ubuntu/container-based environment into AWS.

The successful candidate will support database design, migration, configuration, integration and operational readiness, ensuring secure, reliable and high-performing database services within the new cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, configuration and migration of PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases into AWS.
• Assess existing database environments and develop database migration and implementation plans.
• Configure and optimise database services to support containerised applications and Kubernetes/EKS workloads.
• Implement database backup, recovery, monitoring and performance optimisation processes.
• Support database security, access controls, encryption and data integrity requirements.
• Troubleshoot database connectivity, performance and integration issues during migration and testing.
• Collaborate with cloud engineers, solution architects, security specialists and application teams.
• Develop database configuration, migration and operational support documentation.
• Support database validation, production deployment and transition into operational support.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in database engineering, administration and migration within AWS environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Experience migrating databases from on-premises or standalone Linux environments into cloud infrastructure.
• Understanding of AWS database services, storage and networking.
• Experience with database backup, recovery, monitoring, performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of database security, identity and access controls and data protection.
• Experience supporting database integrations with containerised applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cloud migration and engineering delivery teams.
• Strong technical documentation and problem-solving skills.

Highly Desirable

• Experience with Amazon RDS, Amazon Aurora or Amazon DocumentDB.
• Exposure to Kubernetes and Amazon EKS.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools such as Terraform.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience delivering database solutions in Australian Government or other security-sensitive environments.
• Understanding of SFIA Level 4 responsibilities.

Why Join KJR?

At KJR, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a complex AWS cloud transformation initiative, working with experienced cloud architects, engineers and security specialists.

You’ll play an important role in delivering secure, reliable database services and supporting a successful migration into the new cloud environment.