What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Administrator – DevSecOps (Defence) position at telstra?
Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 11 June 2026 11:59pm Job Title Database Administrator – DevSecOps (Defence) Job Summary Job Description Who We Are We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network. This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice. We are seeking a Database Administrator to support critical Defence systems within a high-performing DevSecOps environment. The Opportunity In this role, you will provide production support for database platforms while also contributing to the build and delivery of new database systems, ensuring reliability, performance, and scalability across enterprise environments. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to diagnose issues, implement solutions, and continuously improve platform performance in a secure and mission-critical setting. Candidates must be Australian Citizens with minimum NV1 security clearance and must be able to obtain NV2 security clearance. This role requires obtaining and maintaining NV2 clearance. This is a permanent full-time role predominantly based on-site. Location: Sydney / Canberra / Melbourne / Brisbane What We Offer Performance-related pay Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business. Purchased annual leave scheme Additional Telstra day off Additional 30% off Telstra products and services Continuous Service Recognition for those who are coming across from a Federal Government agency to Telstra. What You’ll Do Global Networks & Technology - Network & Infrastructure Engineering designs and delivers Telstra's network and infrastructure solutions, ensuring they're reliable, scalable, and secure. Key Responsibilities Provide technical support and optimisation for production database environments Build, integrate, and support new database systems and applications Perform testing, validation, and acceptance activities for database solutions Contribute to DevSecOps delivery practices and ITSM processes Support high availability and disaster recovery configurations Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure system reliability Maintain and improve technical documentation and processes Share knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement across the team About You You’re a problem-solver who thrives in complex environments and enjoys working on mission-critical systems. You bring strong analytical capability and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Key skills & experience Strong experience in Database Administration across enterprise environments Hands-on with one or more: DB2, Oracle, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB Experience in high availability and disaster recovery technologies Exposure to system administration and production support Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Experience working in DevSecOps / ITSM environments We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. From our earliest days in the Postmaster General’s Office to the Australian icon we are today, the heart of Telstra has never changed. We’ve always been committed to being a great place to work as we make the world a better place too. Working at Telstra, we all have a why. Whether it’s endless career opportunities, an amazing work-life balance or being able to make a difference, we all know why we’re motivated to be our best here. Our people find purpose and pride in being part of Telstra, because we support the things that matter most. We are committed to making it easy for everyone to apply. If you require accessibility support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to Disability and Accessibility inbox. disabilityandaccessibility@team.telstra.com. In a business as big and diverse as ours, there’s a huge breadth of career paths available. Uncover opportunities, broaden your experience, and discover the many areas of our organization there is to explore. > Explore our teams https://www.telstra.com.au/careers/our-teams