Oracle Architect - Installation, Integration & DBA | MUST BE DV CLEARED | Hybrid

Overview:
Are you an experienced Oracle Architect and Database Specialist with a strong background in hands-on installations, integrations and environment upgrades? Do you thrive in complex, on-premise infrastructures and bring confidence working with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, RMAN and Red Hat systems?

Our client, a key player in a critical national programme, is looking for a senior Oracle expert to lead environment upgrades and installations, bringing robust SME-level knowledge to drive stability, performance and future-readiness.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading on the installation, integration and configuration of Oracle 19c environments (upgrading from 12c)

• Working directly with physical Red Hat 8 Servers and VMs (non-cloud environment)

• Troubleshooting complex installations and performing partitioning, RAC and Data Guard configuration

• Managing performance tuning, RMAN backup and recovery, and high availability solutions

• Supporting database migrations using restore/backup and config alignment

• Collaborating with the lead architect to challenge and refine third-party design documentation

• Producing high-quality installation/configuration documentation that withstands technical scrutiny

Key Skills & Experience (Mandatory):

• Extensive Oracle Architect/DBA experience

• Oracle 12c to 19c upgrade and install experience

• Hands-on configuration from initial boot to full integration

• Deep understanding of:

  • Oracle RAC

  • Oracle Data Guard

  • RMAN

  • Performance tuning

  • Partitioning

  • Business Continuity Planning (BCP)

• Strong troubleshooting & debugging skills

• Experience working in non-cloud/physical Red Hat Linux environments

Desirable Skills:

• Ability to critically review and challenge 3rd party architecture/design documents

• Strong documentation skills - creating installation/config guides that meet audit standards

• Working closely with technical leads and architects to align delivery with architectural intent

Why Apply?

• Be a key technical lead in a high-impact national programme

• Work in a secure, well-respected environment with real responsibility

• Collaborate with senior engineers and shape future architecture decisions

• Long-term project with strong extension potential