PostgreSQL Specialists - TSPV | National Security | EOI New

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PostgreSQL Specialists - TSPV | National Security | EOI New

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~$120k - $180k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Seeking PostgreSQL specialists for a national security client in Canberra.
  • Roles include Technical Business Analyst, Solution Architect, Test Engineer, DevOps Engineer, and PostgreSQL DBA.
  • Active TSPV clearance required for most roles, with opportunities for long-term sustainment.

  • TSPV Clearance Required- Defence/ National Security Client
  • Canberra onsite - Target start December 2026 / January 2027
  • Platform build opportunities with potential long-term sustainment roles

Experssion of Interest- PostgreSQL-based platforms roles

Have experience delivering or supporting PostgreSQL environments and hold an active TSPV clearance? We would like to hear from you.

NW Technology is seeking expressions of interest from security-cleared professionals for a proposed PostgreSQL platform program with a global consulting firm supporting a National Security customer.

The opportunity covers the design, deployment and sustainment of a secure, highly available PostgreSQL database platform, using Kubernetes, GitOps, Infrastructure as Code and Terraform.

  • Contract roles- TSPV Required
  • Canberra onsite | Target start December 2026 / January 2027
  • Platform build opportunities with potential long-term sustainment roles

Opportunities available

We are interested in professionals with PostgreSQL experience across one or more of the following areas:

Technical Business Analyst: Elicit and document business, technical and operational requirements; facilitate workshops; maintain traceability; and support transition to sustainment.

Solution Architect: Design the end-to-end PostgreSQL platform architecture, including integration, deployment, security, resilience and operational support.

Test Engineer: Plan and execute platform and database testing, covering functionality, performance, high availability, recovery and operational readiness.

DevOps Engineer: Build and support platform environments using Kubernetes, CI/CD, GitOps, Terraform and automation.

PostgreSQL Database Administrator: Deploy, configure and maintain PostgreSQL clusters, including high availability, backup and recovery, performance tuning, patching and upgrades.

What we are looking for

Relevant experience designing, deploying, testing, automating or supporting PostgreSQL-based platforms, together with skills applicable to your nominated role.

  • Experience in secure government or mission-critical environments will be highly regarded, particularly across:
  • Enterprise PostgreSQL databases and highly available clusters
  • Kubernetes, containers and virtualisation
  • GitOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code and Terraform
  • Platform security, monitoring, resilience and disaster recovery
  • Technical documentation and operational handover

Clearance and location

Active TSPV clearance is required for the Test Engineer, DevOps Engineer and PostgreSQL DBA roles. TSPV is preferred for the Technical Business Analyst and Solution Architect roles, although candidates holding an active NV2 clearance may also be considered for these two positions.

All roles will be performed onsite at the client's Canberra location.

Express your interest, please apply with your current CV and include:

  • Your preferred role or roles
  • A brief summary of your PostgreSQL experience
  • Current security clearance level
  • Location and availability to work onsite in Canberra

If you have previously expressed interest in a similar opportunity through NW Technology, please reapply to confirm your current availability and interest.

Consultant

tagrawal@nwtechnology.com.au

Reference number: 195902
Profession:Information & Communication TechnologyInformation & Communication Technology

Company: National Workforce
Date posted: 21st Oct, 2026

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Skills

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Automation using ci/cdContainerisation and virtualisationDatabase deployment and maintenanceGitopsHigh availability and disaster recoveryInfrastructure as codeKubernetesOnsite work in canberraOperational documentationPerformance tuningPostgresqlSecurity clearanceTerraformTesting and validation

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