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The Database Administrator will play a critical role in maintaining the stability, performance, and security of Bluestaq’s infrastructure across defence-aligned environments. Reporting directly to the President of Bluestaq Australia, this role is evenly split between database and systems administration—managing PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases, optimizing performance, and overseeing Windows and Linux servers to ensure secure, compliant, and high-performing operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical expert with strong problem-solving skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to support mission-critical systems in complex environments.
Job Responsibility:
Maintain database systems (PostgreSQL, Mongo)
Monitor database performance and optimize queries, indexes, and database configurations
Perform regular database backups, recovery procedures, and disaster recovery planning
Maintain database security policies, access controls, and compliance standards
Plan and execute database upgrades, patches, and migrations
Troubleshoot database issues and provide technical support to development teams
Create and maintain database documentation, and schemas
Manage and maintain Windows and Linux server environments
Monitor system performance, disk space, and resource utilization
Install, configure, and maintain server hardware and virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V)
Manage backup and disaster recovery solutions
Administer IdM, user accounts, permissions, and group policies
Maintain network infrastructure including firewalls, and Kubernetes
Apply security patches and updates to operating systems and applications
Respond to system incidents and perform root cause analysis
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in database administration and systems administration
Strong expertise with relational database systems (PostgreSQL)
Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB)
Proficiency in Windows Server and Linux administration
Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)
Knowledge of backup/recovery solutions and disaster recovery planning
Strong understanding of network protocols, security, and best practices
Experience with scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Willingness to travel within Australia to customer and partner locations, including secure government or defence sites, and occasional travel to Bluestaq offices in the United States for collaboration or project work
Australian citizen, eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government NV2 security clearance
Nice to have:
Relevant certifications (DBA, Red Hat, CompTIA)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Knowledge of configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with monitoring tools (Splunk)
Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
What we offer:
Superannuation
Annual performance bonus
Private health cover allowance
Health/wellness allowance
Professional subscription
Salary sacrifice and salary packaging options
Additional 1 week of annual leave per year = 5 weeks per year
Other leave in accordance with the National Employment Standards and state long service leave legislation
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