Oracle Database Administrator

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited ,
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Security cleared DBA required for permanent job at FTSE 250 IT company located in Nottingham. Your new company Our client, a leading FTSE 250 independent IT provider with 40 years' worth of experience in the IT market. They focus on digitalisation, advising organisations on IT strategy, implementing the most appropriate technology, optimising its performance, and managing customer's infrastructures. This vast company currently employs around 15,000 employees. They are looking for an experienced, security cleared Third Line Oracle DBA who will join the team to help support major customers. The role will be based in their Nottingham office. Your new role As a 3rd Line Oracle DBA, you will be responsible for providing technical support for all 'in scope' Oracle database environments, in line with the organisation's established policies and procedures, including new installations and upgrades. You will support defining, implementing and managing customer's Oracle database environments in line with architectural standards. You will assist developers and other DBAs, including within the customer organisations with developments, implementations, upgrades and ongoing maintenance of the database environments. You will be part of a support team that provides 24x7 on call support on a rota basis, with a requirement to be available for additional work outside of normal office hours, including weekends and bank holidays. Customer engagement will be key, and you will establish and maintain good relationships with the customer organisation, and the various service delivery teams across the business. What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience providing specialised DBA support across Oracle database platforms. You will possess excellent troubleshooting skills and demonstrate the ability to make key technical decisions on your own accord. You should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both face to face and on the telephone, whilst also having the ability to assess and prioritise tasks without close supervision. Essential UK based, SC cleared or eligible Oracle 10g, 11g & 12c RDBMS running on one or more of Windows, Solaris, AIX or Linux Extensive knowledge of the Oracle toolset Good SQL & PL/SQL knowledge Good knowledge of RMAN and cloning techniques Understanding of High Availability and Disaster Recovery, including working experience of DataGuard, RAC and ClusterWare Knowledge and experience of working on ASM Knowledge and experience of Enterprise Manager What you'll get in return An opportunity to join an ever expanding organisation, working with high profile customer accounts and the opportunity for career progression and personal development. Competitive base salary & core and flexible company benefits Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk