Oracle Database Administrator/Oracle DBA

Detailed Description From Employer:

Oracle Database Administrator/DBA (Oracle 11g) - Remote - Outside IR35 - 3 months+

Please note: Due to the nature of the project, successful applicants will be required to be SC cleared prior to appointment.

My client is a global IT consultancy. They are seeking an experienced Oracle 11g Database Administrator to join a structured production support team responsible for maintaining business critical systems operating within a 24 by 7 live service environment.

This role focuses on operational stability, incident resolution, performance optimisation and secure database management across a high availability Oracle estate.

The Role

You will provide 2nd and 3rd line database support for Oracle 11g databases supporting critical production services. Working closely with application support, infrastructure and service management teams, you will ensure availability, resilience and performance in line with agreed service levels.

The position operates within a formal ITIL aligned support model and includes participation in a 24 by 7 support rota, including out of hours and major incident response.

Key Responsibilities

Provide production support for Oracle 11g databases within a 24 by 7 live service environment
Diagnose and resolve incidents, including priority and major incidents
Perform database performance tuning and optimisation
Manage RMAN backup and recovery processes
Support Data Guard and disaster recovery arrangements
Implement database changes through controlled change management processes
Apply security patches and maintain compliance standards
Produce and maintain operational documentation and support runbooks

Essential Skills and Experience

Strong hands on experience supporting Oracle 11g in a 24 by 7 production environment
Proven expertise in RMAN backup and recovery
Experience with Oracle Data Guard
Solid SQL and PL SQL capability
Experience of performance diagnostics and tuning
Experience supporting Oracle on Linux or Unix platforms
Familiarity with ITIL aligned service management processes
Experience supporting high availability and mission critical systems

Desirable

Experience with OEM, ASM or RAC
Exposure to later Oracle versions
Scripting capability in Shell or Python
Experience within regulated or high assurance environments

Personal Attributes

Strong analytical and troubleshooting capability
Calm and methodical approach during major incidents
Clear communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Commitment to service quality, resilience and continuous improvement

This temporary contract is outside IR35 and will be delivered on a statement-of-work basis. The supplier will determine the method, resources, and approach to deliver the agreed outcomes

This temporary contract requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance.

Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.

Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.