Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Compas PTY; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas seeks a Senior Database Infrastructure Engineer to manage a complex, custom‑built pre‑release non‑relational database. You will install, configure, test, patch, administer, troubleshoot and optimise performance while supporting migrations and secure database operations.

Location options include ACT and other regions; the role requires robust database expertise in a highly specialised tech environment, with a 12‑month contract duration.

Qualifications

• Administer database configuration, security, schema and objects.
• Manage database software installations, upgrades, patching and environment currency.
• Support migration activities, troubleshooting, performance tuning and system stability.
• Implement access controls, data management processes and disaster recovery activities.

Responsibilities

• Administer database configuration, security, schema and objects in line with agreed standards.
• Manage database software installations, upgrades, patching and supported environment currency.
• Support migration activities, troubleshooting, performance tuning and system stability.
• Implement access controls, data management processes and disaster recovery activities.

Skills

Linux

RedHat

Ansible

OpenShift

OpenStack

GitLab

Scripting

Non-relational databases

M204/SOUL

IBM z/OS DB/files

Job description

Senior Database Infrastructure Engineer

Compas is seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer with strong database administration expertise to support a complex, specialised technology environment. This role will focus on the installation, configuration, testing, patching, administration, troubleshooting and performance tuning of a custom‑built pre‑release non‑relational database, while supporting migration activities, infrastructure stability and secure database operations.

Location: QLD, ACT, VIC or SA
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Security Clearance Requirement: Current NV1 clearance required
Closing Date: 10:00am, Thursday, 30 July 2026

Essential Tasks

• Administer database configuration, security, schema and objects in line with agreed standards.
• Manage database software installations, upgrades, patching and supported environment currency.
• Support migration activities, troubleshooting, performance tuning and system stability.
• Implement access controls, data management processes and disaster recovery activities.

Key Criteria

• Demonstrated experience administering complex database management systems.
• Experience working in a highly specialised technical team environment.
• Strong skills across Linux, RedHat, Ansible, OpenShift, OpenStack, GitLab and scripting.
• Experience with M204, SOUL, IBM z/OS database/files management or non‑relational databases is desirable.