Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) SC Cleared

Location: Milton Keynes/Bristol, UK

Job description:

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, maintain and support business-critical Oracle database environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, patch, upgrade and maintain Oracle databases.
• Monitor database availability, performance and capacity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database and performance issues.
• Manage backups, restores and recovery using Oracle RMAN.
• Support Oracle Data Guard and high-availability environments.
• Perform SQL/PLSQL performance tuning and optimisation.
• Manage database security, users, roles and permissions.
• Perform database migrations, cloning and environment refreshes.
• Support production releases and disaster recovery activities.
• Maintain database documentation and operational procedures.

Essential Skills:

• Strong commercial Oracle DBA experience.
• Oracle 12c/19c or later.
• Oracle SQL and PL/SQL.
• RMAN backup and recovery.
• Oracle Data Guard.
• Performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Linux/Unix and Shell Scripting.
• Experience supporting business-critical production environments.
• Oracle RAC/ASM/OEM experience is advantageous.

Security Clearance:

Active SC (Security Check) Clearance is mandatory.

The successful candidate will have strong troubleshooting and communication skills, a proactive approach to database management and the ability to work effectively within secure and controlled IT environments.

Ferns IT Consultancy Ltd is acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client in relation to this permanent vacancy. The successful candidate will be employed directly by the client.