Salary: £18,000 - 19,500 per year
Requirements
- Active DV clearance required
- Extensive experience in Oracle Database administration and product upgrades
- Proficiency in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, SQL PLUS, and Report Writer
- Strong knowledge of Unix and Shell scripting, as well as PowerShell
- Familiarity with Python programming
- Experience with databases including Oracle (19c, 18c, 12c, 11g, 10g, 9i, 8i, 7.3), SQL Server, DB2, and MongoDB
- Knowledge of development tools such as Developer 2000, Forms (4.5, 5, 6, 6i), and Reports (2.5, 3, 6)
Responsibilities
- Provide senior level Oracle database administration across Teamcenter and wider Oracle based platforms
- Support programme initiatives through direct DBA involvement in Teamcenter deployments
- Act as the senior DBA during release activities, providing hands on support for deployments, rollbacks, and recovery if required
- Collaborate closely with application, infrastructure, and vendor teams to ensure safe planning, testing, and execution of deployments
- Create, manage, and review regular Oracle database backups across all Teamcenter environments to meet recovery objectives
- Provide assurance that restore processes are proven and documented
- Support upgrades and patching for Oracle based applications, including P6, assessing database impacts and providing execution support
- Act as the point of escalation for complex incidents, performance issues, and data integrity concerns within the onsite Oracle team
- Provide Business as Usual (BAU) oversight for Oracle database services, reviewing health, performance, capacity, and availability
- Assist with other project work by providing DBA input during design, build, test, and transition phases
Technologies
- Support
- MongoDB
- Oracle
- PowerShell
- Python
- SQL
- Security
- Unix
- Windows
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We are looking for a Senior Oracle Database Administrator to join our team in Aldermaston on a hybrid basis for a 12 month contract. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting critical deployments that underpin UK security and innovation. Our team values technical expertise and provides an environment where you can mentor others and enhance best practices. We offer a collaborative atmosphere and the chance to work on challenging projects.