Experis
Reading, Oxfordshire
Senior Oracle Database Administrator 12 months Aldermaston - hybrid Active DV clearance required Inside IR35 - umbrella only Role purpose Provide senior level Oracle database administration across Teamcenter and wider Oracle based platforms. The role supports critical deployments, ensures database resilience, and provides technical escalation to the onsite Oracle team. Key responsibilities Teamcenter and BDCT support Support programme initiatives through direct DBA involvement in Teamcenter deployments. Act as the senior DBA during release activity, providing hands on support for deployments, roll backs, and recovery if required. Work closely with application, infrastructure, and vendor teams to ensure deployments are planned, tested, and executed safely. Database backup and recovery Create, manage, and review regular Oracle database backups across all Teamcenter environments. Ensure backups meet recovery objectives and are tested on a regular basis. Provide assurance that restore processes are proven and documented. Oracle application upgrades Support upgrades and patching of other Oracle based applications, including P6. Review upgrade plans, assess database impacts, and provide execution support during change windows. Ensure known risks are raised early and controls are in place. Senior DBA and escalation support Act as the senior DBA for the onsite Oracle team. Provide technical oversight, mentoring, and peer review. Serve as the point of escalation for complex incidents, performance issues, and data integrity concerns. Support out of hours activities where required for critical changes. Business as usual oversight Provide BAU oversight for Oracle database services. Review health, performance, capacity, and availability. Identify recurring issues and implement service improvements. Help embed standard ways of working, documentation, and operational discipline. Project support Assist with other project work as it arises, providing DBA input during design, build, test, and transition phases. Ensure database considerations are built in early and aligned with operational support models. Essential skills and experience Oracle Database administration and product upgrades Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, SQL PLUS, Report Writer Unix, Shell scripting PowerShell Python Databases: Oracle (19c, 18c, 12c, 11g, 10g, 9i, 8i, 7.3), SQL Server (Apply online only , DB2, MongoDB Development tools: Developer 2000, Forms (4.5, 5, 6, 6i), Reports (2.5, 3, 6) Apply now to be part of this vital programme supporting UK security and innovation.
Senior Oracle Database Administrator 12 months Aldermaston - hybrid Active DV clearance required Inside IR35 - umbrella only Role purpose Provide senior level Oracle database administration across Teamcenter and wider Oracle based platforms. The role supports critical deployments, ensures database resilience, and provides technical escalation to the onsite Oracle team. Key responsibilities Teamcenter and BDCT support Support programme initiatives through direct DBA involvement in Teamcenter deployments. Act as the senior DBA during release activity, providing hands on support for deployments, roll backs, and recovery if required. Work closely with application, infrastructure, and vendor teams to ensure deployments are planned, tested, and executed safely. Database backup and recovery Create, manage, and review regular Oracle database backups across all Teamcenter environments. Ensure backups meet recovery objectives and are tested on a regular basis. Provide assurance that restore processes are proven and documented. Oracle application upgrades Support upgrades and patching of other Oracle based applications, including P6. Review upgrade plans, assess database impacts, and provide execution support during change windows. Ensure known risks are raised early and controls are in place. Senior DBA and escalation support Act as the senior DBA for the onsite Oracle team. Provide technical oversight, mentoring, and peer review. Serve as the point of escalation for complex incidents, performance issues, and data integrity concerns. Support out of hours activities where required for critical changes. Business as usual oversight Provide BAU oversight for Oracle database services. Review health, performance, capacity, and availability. Identify recurring issues and implement service improvements. Help embed standard ways of working, documentation, and operational discipline. Project support Assist with other project work as it arises, providing DBA input during design, build, test, and transition phases. Ensure database considerations are built in early and aligned with operational support models. Essential skills and experience Oracle Database administration and product upgrades Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, SQL PLUS, Report Writer Unix, Shell scripting PowerShell Python Databases: Oracle (19c, 18c, 12c, 11g, 10g, 9i, 8i, 7.3), SQL Server (Apply online only , DB2, MongoDB Development tools: Developer 2000, Forms (4.5, 5, 6, 6i), Reports (2.5, 3, 6) Apply now to be part of this vital programme supporting UK security and innovation.
Mayfleet Recruitment Limited
Exeter, Devon
Lead Database Administrator We're looking for an experienced Lead DBA to take ownership of our database estate - from day-to-day operational support through to architectural input on new projects. You'll be the go-to expert for complex database challenges, working across on-premise and cloud environments, and helping shape how we evolve our data platform capability. This is a hands-on technical leadership role. You won't just be advising - you'll be in the engine room, diagnosing incidents, driving improvements, and setting the standard for how databases are designed, secured, and maintained across the organisation. What You'll Be Doing Own the health, performance, and resilience of our database platforms across dev, test, and production environments Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex incidents, including performance degradation and interoperability issues Design and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions - backup, replication, restoration, and monitoring against recovery objectives Act as the database SME for delivery teams - influencing design decisions early, reviewing complex SQL, tuning DML, and advising on stored procedures Drive database patching, upgrades, and life cycle management in line with internal standards Define and enforce database security controls - roles, permissions, access management, and audit compliance Maintain clear, accurate technical documentation and share knowledge across the wider team Manage database-related incidents and changes through the ITSM tooling Contribute to procurement and vendor engagement, providing technical recommendations Essential Technical Skills Oracle 19c - deep, hands-on expertise at a 3rd line/design level; this is non-negotiable Oracle Data Guard - configuration, failover, switchover, and ongoing management Oracle patching - planned and out-of-cycle patching in production environments OEM/Cloud Control (Oracle Enterprise Manager) - active use for monitoring, diagnostics, and estate management Windows Server - Oracle running on Windows; comfort with the sysadmin tasks that go with it Experience with RMAN for backup and recovery Cloud database platforms - Azure or AWS ; design, deployment, and operational experience MS SQL Server or PostgreSQL experience is a plus Strong grounding in IT security, access control, and audit compliance What We're Looking For You'll bring at least five years' experience in database administration, ideally including significant time in a lead or senior 3rd-line capacity. A relevant degree is useful but not essential - demonstrable depth of experience matters more. Beyond the technical, you'll be someone who can explain a complex database architecture to a non-technical stakeholder, push back constructively when a design decision is heading in the wrong direction, and bring junior colleagues along with you. We need someone who takes initiative, manages their own priorities, and doesn't need to be told twice when something needs fixing.
Lead Database Administrator We're looking for an experienced Lead DBA to take ownership of our database estate - from day-to-day operational support through to architectural input on new projects. You'll be the go-to expert for complex database challenges, working across on-premise and cloud environments, and helping shape how we evolve our data platform capability. This is a hands-on technical leadership role. You won't just be advising - you'll be in the engine room, diagnosing incidents, driving improvements, and setting the standard for how databases are designed, secured, and maintained across the organisation. What You'll Be Doing Own the health, performance, and resilience of our database platforms across dev, test, and production environments Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex incidents, including performance degradation and interoperability issues Design and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions - backup, replication, restoration, and monitoring against recovery objectives Act as the database SME for delivery teams - influencing design decisions early, reviewing complex SQL, tuning DML, and advising on stored procedures Drive database patching, upgrades, and life cycle management in line with internal standards Define and enforce database security controls - roles, permissions, access management, and audit compliance Maintain clear, accurate technical documentation and share knowledge across the wider team Manage database-related incidents and changes through the ITSM tooling Contribute to procurement and vendor engagement, providing technical recommendations Essential Technical Skills Oracle 19c - deep, hands-on expertise at a 3rd line/design level; this is non-negotiable Oracle Data Guard - configuration, failover, switchover, and ongoing management Oracle patching - planned and out-of-cycle patching in production environments OEM/Cloud Control (Oracle Enterprise Manager) - active use for monitoring, diagnostics, and estate management Windows Server - Oracle running on Windows; comfort with the sysadmin tasks that go with it Experience with RMAN for backup and recovery Cloud database platforms - Azure or AWS ; design, deployment, and operational experience MS SQL Server or PostgreSQL experience is a plus Strong grounding in IT security, access control, and audit compliance What We're Looking For You'll bring at least five years' experience in database administration, ideally including significant time in a lead or senior 3rd-line capacity. A relevant degree is useful but not essential - demonstrable depth of experience matters more. Beyond the technical, you'll be someone who can explain a complex database architecture to a non-technical stakeholder, push back constructively when a design decision is heading in the wrong direction, and bring junior colleagues along with you. We need someone who takes initiative, manages their own priorities, and doesn't need to be told twice when something needs fixing.
