PostgreSQL Database Administrator
Rhodes, NSW, Australia
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What you’ll work on
Full postingAdminister, monitor and maintain SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL and DB2 databases
Install, configure, upgrade and patch databases
Monitor performance and apply tuning to optimize systems
Manage database security, user access, backup and disaster recovery
Manage ETL processes for data integration and reporting
From the employer’s posting
Administer, monitor, and maintain databases including Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and IBM DB2.
Perform database installation, configuration, upgrades, and patching.
Monitor database performance, identify issues, and apply tuning to optimize systems.
Implement and manage database security, user access, backup, and disaster recovery processes.
Manage ETL processes for data integration, transformation, and reporting.
What you’ll bring
All qualificationsCore experience
- Experience with ETL tools and data integration processes.
- Strong SQL, Shell scripting, and PowerShell skills.
- Knowledge of database performance tuning, high availability, replication, backup, and recovery.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and accounts/projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and also collaborate effectively in team environments.
Qualification wording
Experience with ETL tools and data integration processes.
Strong SQL, Shell scripting, and PowerShell skills.
Knowledge of database performance tuning, high availability, replication, backup, and recovery.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and accounts/projects simultaneously.
Ability to work independently and also collaborate effectively in team environments.
Tools in this posting
- SQL
- Oracle
- PostgreSQL
- SQL Server
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What success looks like in this role: Unisys is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) with a minimum of 6 years in enterprise database environments to manage and support multiple databases across diverse accounts and projects, ensuring performance, security, and reliability. The role requires strong hands‑on expertise with MS SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and IBM DB2, along with skills in ETL processes, SQL scripting, Shell/PowerShell automation, and database performance tuning. Success in this role at Unisys requires the ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams to deliver seamless database operations and support enterprise service delivery. Responsibilities:
Responsibilities: - Administer, monitor, and maintain databases including Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and IBM DB2. - Perform database installation, configuration, upgrades, and patching.
- Manage ETL processes for data integration, transformation, and reporting. - Develop, maintain, and optimize SQL scripts for automation, reporting, and data manipulation. - Create and maintain Shell scripts and PowerShell scripts for routine maintenance, automation, and operational efficiency.
- Minimum 6 years experience as a DBA in enterprise or multi-client environments. - Strong hands-on experience with MS SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, IBM DB2 administration. - Experience with ETL tools and data integration processes.
- Experience with ETL tools and data integration processes. - Strong SQL, Shell scripting, and PowerShell skills. - Knowledge of database performance tuning, high availability, replication, backup, and recovery.
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Report an errorOpen 3 monthsWe first saw this posting 113 days ago and it is still up. Roles open this long are often slow to fill or kept open to collect applications.
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- Jul 10, 2026 · 113 days ago
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Job description
What success looks like in this role:
Unisys is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) with a minimum of 6 years in enterprise database environments to manage and support multiple databases across diverse accounts and projects, ensuring performance, security, and reliability. The role requires strong hands‑on expertise with MS SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and IBM DB2, along with skills in ETL processes, SQL scripting, Shell/PowerShell automation, and database performance tuning. Success in this role at Unisys requires the ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams to deliver seamless database operations and support enterprise service delivery.
Responsibilities:
Administer, monitor, and maintain databases including Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and IBM DB2.
Perform database installation, configuration, upgrades, and patching.
Monitor database performance, identify issues, and apply tuning to optimize systems.
Manage ETL processes for data integration, transformation, and reporting.
Develop, maintain, and optimize SQL scripts for automation, reporting, and data manipulation.
Create and maintain Shell scripts and PowerShell scripts for routine maintenance, automation, and operational efficiency.
Implement and manage database security, user access, backup, and disaster recovery processes.
Troubleshoot database issues in production and non-production environments.
Manage multiple accounts or projects at the same time, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and maintain service quality.
Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and support teams to support application deployments, resolve issues, and improve database processes.
Document procedures, system changes, and best practices for knowledge sharing and continuity.
You will be successful in this role if you have:
Requirements:
Minimum 6 years experience as a DBA in enterprise or multi-client environments.
Strong hands-on experience with MS SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, IBM DB2 administration.
Experience with ETL tools and data integration processes.
Strong SQL, Shell scripting, and PowerShell skills.
Knowledge of database performance tuning, high availability, replication, backup, and recovery.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and accounts/projects simultaneously.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate clearly with teams and stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and also collaborate effectively in team environments.
Australian Citizen/PR holders are preferred.
Unisys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to age, caste, citizenship, color, disability, family medical history, family status, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
Local employment practices and rights may vary by jurisdiction and are subject to applicable local laws. This commitment includes our efforts to provide for all those who seek to express interest in employment the opportunity to participate without barriers.
If you are a US job seeker unable to review the job opportunities herein, or cannot otherwise complete your expression of interest, without additional assistance and would like to discuss a request for reasonable accommodation, please contact our Global Recruiting organization at GlobalRecruiting@unisys.com. US job seekers can find more information about Unisys’ EEO commitment here.
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- Ability to work independently and also collaborate effectively in team environments. - Australian Citizen/PR holders are preferred. Unisys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to age, caste, citizenship, color, disability, family medical history, family status, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status or any other category protected by law. Local employment practices and rights may vary by jurisdiction and are subject to applicable local laws. This commitment includes our efforts to provide for all those who seek to express interest in employment the opportunity to participate without barriers.
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