SC Cleared Oracle DBA

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Role: SC Cleared Oracle DBA

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Telford

Duration: 3 months

IR35 status: In scopeThe database administrator will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical systems to ensure the availability and consistent performance of our corporate applications within the agreed ITSLA. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and sustainment of the databases, ensuring operational readiness (security, health and performance), executing data loads, performing monitoring and support of both development and production support environments.This is a highly technical role requiring solid technical skills, excellent written and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment. Shares knowledge/skills and developing productive working relationships, as well as being able to use own initiative. A flexible team player with a pro-active outlook to delivery and the rapidly changing working environment.Essential Knowledge, Criteria and Skills5 years+ experience in database management and performance tuning and optimisation, using native monitoring, maintenance and troubleshooting tools, backup restores and recovery models on virtual machines and physical systems.An excellent working knowledge of Oracle Enterprise Linux operating systems running on Oracle 12c.Experience in building databases on a Linux virtual platform including database upgrade and regular patching and maintenance.Experience in the following Oracle technology stack:

o Database 12c

o RAC One Node

o DBFS

o Data Guard

o Grid Infrastructure

o Enterprise Manager

o Recovery Manager

o GoldenGateExposure to Open Source databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQLUNIX/shell scriptingHas undertaken and can demonstrate appropriate Oracle technical training for the role.Able to handle complex tasks, demonstrating skills in leading to resolution.Innovative and proactive planner with a strong proactive and collaborative approach to problem solving.Excellent written and verbal communication and the ability to communicate the right level of technical information based on the audience.Proactive, result oriented and resilient with an ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and juggle multiple prioritiesExperience of being on-call on a 24x7 rotaUnderstanding of Agile deliveries, collaborative tooling and techniques (Jira/Kanban).An understanding of ITIL processes.Desirable Knowledge, Criteria and SkillsUnderstanding of DevOps practices, continuous delivery tooling and automation (for example, Git, Ansible)BSc degree in Computer Science or equivalentOracle Certified Professional or MasterThe successful candidate will hold active SC clearance or be eligible and willing to undergo the relevant checks.Please submit CVs today!