PostgreSQL Database Administrator

Showtime Consulting Pty Ltd; Australian Capital Territory; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Showtime Consulting, a leading provider of Shielded Cloud and Digital Solutions across Australia and New Zealand, is seeking an experienced PostgreSQL Database Administrator.

This hands-on role covers the full database lifecycle, from implementation to sustainment, with responsibility for high availability, backup and DR, performance tuning, patching and upgrades. You will work with DevOps to automate deployments in a secure, mission-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on PostgreSQL database administration in enterprise environments.
• Experience designing, deploying and managing highly available PostgreSQL clusters.
• Knowledge of database performance tuning, backup and disaster recovery strategies.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and maintain enterprise PostgreSQL database clusters.
• Implement high availability, backup, recovery and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Monitor database health and proactively optimise PostgreSQL environments.
• Support migrations, patching, upgrades and lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with DevOps engineers to automate database deployment and operational processes.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures and technical documentation.

Skills

PostgreSQL

HA/DR

Performance tuning

Automation

DevOps

Tools

Terraform

Job description

Are you ready to be a part of a team that's redefining ultra-secure cloud solutions?

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At Showtime Consulting, we don’t just build ultra-secure cloud solutions—we enable organisations to thrive in the most challenging high-threat environments. If you’re truly passionate about innovation, security, and making a real impact, you’re in the right place.

We deliver security where it matters most—protecting national infrastructure, defence, and mission‑critical operations. Our solutions are trusted by leading organisations, and our team is at the forefront of innovation in ultra-secure cloud and cross-domain security.

Our people are specialists in secure cloud, defence technology, and insider risk mitigation. We thrive in high‑stakes environments, where cybersecurity isn’t just a requirement—it’s mission‑critical. If you’re ready to contribute to industry‑leading projects and grow in a company that values trust, innovation, and resilience, explore our open roles today.

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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.

What You'll Need

• Strong hands‑on PostgreSQL database administration experience within enterprise environments.
• Experience designing, deploying and managing highly available PostgreSQL clusters.
• Strong knowledge of database performance monitoring, tuning and optimisation.
• Experience implementing database backup, recovery and disaster recovery solutions.
• Experience with PostgreSQL patching, upgrades and lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of data engineering concepts and database optimisation techniques.
• Experience supporting secure, highly available and mission‑critical environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and technical documentation skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with database deployment and operational automation.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or similar technologies.
• Understanding of GitOps practices and modern deployment methodologies.
• Experience working alongside DevOps and platform engineering teams.
• Experience working within secure government or National Security environments.
• Experience supporting database platforms through implementation, migration and long‑term sustainment.

We Are Always Looking For Top Talent In Cybersecurity, Cloud, And Defence Tech.

Build solutions that protect defence, national security, and enterprise clients.

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Security

Essential for protecting sensitive information and ensuring the company's technology cannot be compromised.

Critical for building trust with stakeholders and maintaining ethical standards in all operations, especially in such sensitive sectors.

Necessary for staying ahead of technological advancements and threats, ensuring solutions are cutting‑edge and effective.

Demonstrates dedication to the mission, the safety and security of clients’s data, and the success of their operations.

Important for providing reliable and consistent service, which is crucial for defense and intelligence operations that depend on continuity and dependability.

Fuels the drive to excel, innovate, and overcome challenges. It's the emotional investment in the mission and the work, which can inspire teams and lead to exceptional outcomes.

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