PostgreSQL Database Administrator

Showtime Consulting; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Showtime Consulting is seeking an experienced PostgreSQL Database Administrator to lead the deployment, configuration, optimisation and ongoing support of PostgreSQL database clusters within a National Security environment.

You will design highly available PostgreSQL solutions, implement backup and disaster recovery, monitor and optimise performance, and collaborate with DevOps to automate deployment and operations in a secure, mission-critical setting.

Qualifications

• Experience deploying and managing PostgreSQL clusters.
• Experience with high availability, backup and disaster recovery.
• Patching, upgrades and lifecycle management of databases.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and maintain enterprise PostgreSQL clusters.
• Implement high availability, backup and DR capabilities.
• Monitor health and performance, optimise PostgreSQL environments.
• Support migrations, patching and upgrades.
• Automate deployment and operational processes with DevOps.
• Document procedures and artefacts.

Skills

PostgreSQL

DBA

HA/DR

Performance tuning

Job description

Lead the deployment, optimisation and support of highly available PostgreSQL platforms within a secure National Security environment.

22nd October, 2026

Company Description

Showtime Consulting is a leading provider of Shielded Cloud and Digital Solutions across Australia and New Zealand. We specialise in delivering secure, enterprise-scale technology solutions across cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, business applications, and digital transformation programs.

We partner with government and enterprise organisations to build high-performing technology teams that deliver scalable, efficient, and future-ready business solutions.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced PostgreSQL Database Administrator to lead the deployment, configuration, optimisation and ongoing support of PostgreSQL database clusters within a National Security customer environment.

This is a hands-on technical role covering the full database lifecycle, from initial implementation and migration through to ongoing operational support and sustainment.

You will be responsible for designing and maintaining highly available PostgreSQL environments, implementing backup and disaster recovery capabilities, monitoring and optimising database performance, and supporting patching, upgrades and lifecycle management.

Working closely with DevOps engineers and technical specialists, you will also contribute to the automation of database deployment and operational processes within a secure, mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, deploy and maintain enterprise PostgreSQL database clusters.
• Implement and support high availability, backup, recovery and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Monitor database health and performance and proactively optimise PostgreSQL environments.
• Support database migrations, patching, upgrades and ongoing lifecycle management.
• Troubleshoot database and platform issues and participate in incident management activities.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures, technical documentation and supporting artefacts.
• Work closely with DevOps engineers to automate database deployment and operational processes.
• Support PostgreSQL environments through implementation into long-term operational sustainment.
• Contribute to database reliability, optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.

22nd Octob...