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The Database Administrator will play a critical role in maintaining the stability, performance, and security of Bluestaq’s database systems across defence-aligned environments. Reporting directly to the President of Bluestaq Australia, this role focuses on managing PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases, optimising performance, and ensuring secure, compliant, and high-performing data operations in mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical expert with strong problem-solving skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to support complex database environments.
Job Responsibility:
Maintain database systems (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
Monitor database performance and optimise 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
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in database administration
Strong expertise with relational database systems (PostgreSQL)
Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB)
Knowledge of backup/recovery solutions and disaster recovery planning
Experience with scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python, SQL)
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
You must also be an Australian citizen, eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government NV2 security clearance