PostgreSQL DBA

Showtime Consulting Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Showtime Consulting is seeking a skilled PostgreSQL DBA to manage and optimize secure database platforms within a highly regulated enterprise environment.

The role focuses on administration, security, disaster recovery, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and performance of critical systems.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on PostgreSQL database administration experience.
• Experience supporting production database environments.
• Demonstrated experience in database performance monitoring and tuning.
• Experience implementing and managing backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain PostgreSQL database environments.
• Manage performance monitoring, tuning, and optimisation activities.
• Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
• Ensure database security, access controls, and compliance requirements are met.
• Support production database operations, upgrades, patching, and maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents and performance issues.
• Support capacity planning, health monitoring, and performance reporting.
• Collaborate with application, infra, and engineering teams to support business-critical systems.
• Develop and maintain database documentation, standards, and procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across database platforms and services.

Skills

PostgreSQL Admin

Production DBs

Performance Tuning

Backup & DR

Database Security

High Availability

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder Communication

Job description

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

Join a team that’s shaping the future of cloud and cybersecurity.

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.

Join a team that’s shaping the future of cloud and cybersecurity.

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.

Meet THE Team

Terry Hicks

Principal Cloud Consultant

Resource and Operations Manager at Showtime Consulting

George Constantine

People Operations Lead

Associate Consultant at Showtime Consulting Bachelor of Information Technology Student

CEO at Showtime Consulting | Expert in Ultra-Secure Cloud, Cross-Domain Solutions, Insider Risk Management & Defence-Grade Cybersecurity

Open Roles

We Are Always Looking For Talented Individuals. Explore Our Current Opportunities And Find A Role That Matches Your Expertise.

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, DevSecOps, data, and digital transformation programs.

We partner with government and enterprise organisations to build high-performing technology teams that deliver secure, resilient, and scalable solutions within highly regulated environments.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced PostgreSQL DBA to support critical database platforms within a secure enterprise environment.

This role will be responsible for the administration, optimisation, security, and operational support of PostgreSQL databases across production environments. You will work closely with infrastructure, applications, and engineering teams to ensure database reliability, availability, performance, and compliance with operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain PostgreSQL database environments.
• Manage database performance monitoring, tuning, and optimisation activities.
• Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
• Ensure database security, access controls, and compliance requirements are met.
• Support production database operations, upgrades, patching, and maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents, performance issues, and operational problems.
• Support capacity planning, database health monitoring, and performance reporting.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and engineering teams to support business-critical systems.
• Develop and maintain database documentation, standards, and operational procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across database platforms and services.

What You'll Need

• Strong hands-on PostgreSQL database administration experience.
• Experience supporting production database environments.
• Demonstrated experience in database performance monitoring and tuning.
• Strong knowledge of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
• Experience implementing and managing database security controls.
• Experience supporting highly available and business-critical database platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within Defence, government, or secure environments is highly regarded.
• Experience supporting compliance, operational resilience, and secure infrastructure environments is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Why Join Us?

• Support mission-critical database platforms.
• Work within secure and high-performing technology environments.
• Collaborate with experienced infrastructure, application, and engineering teams.
• Contribute to the reliability and security of enterprise systems.
• Join a consulting culture focused on technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Security Clearance Requirement

Due to the nature of this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens with an active NV1 or NV2 security clearance.