Job Title: Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)
Rate: £600 (Inside IR35)
Duration: 6 months
Location: Remote
Clearance: BPSS
Stages: 1 Stage

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support Oracle database environments.
• Monitor database performance, availability, and capacity.
• Perform database installations, upgrades, patching, and migrations.
• Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Troubleshoot database issues and optimize SQL performance.
• Manage security, user access, and database compliance requirements.
• Work closely with application, infrastructure, and support teams.

Mandatory Requirements

• Strong experience as an Oracle Database Administrator (DBA).
• Excellent SQL experience (mandatory), including:
  • Complex queries
  • Query tuning and optimization
  • Stored procedures, functions, and packages
  • Performance troubleshooting
• Experience with Oracle 12c/19c or later versions.
• Knowledge of RMAN backup and recovery.
• Experience with Oracle Data Guard and database replication.
• Strong understanding of database security and access controls.
• Experience supporting production-critical environments.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working on UK Government or HMRC projects.
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix administration.
• Shell Scripting and automation.
• Experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM).
• Understanding of ITIL processes.