Database Manager - DBA

UK Space Jobs; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

UK Space Jobs is seeking a Database Administrator for a Wiltshire-based spacecraft operations environment. The role is a 6-month initial contract, on-site, with a rate up to £42 per hour Inside IR35.

You will perform database maintenance, implement changes, release databases, back up data, manage system maintenance, diagnose failures, and support the Software Manager with configuration management.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience in database administration or system support in spacecraft/mission-critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle Database Administration and related OS environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform database maintenance and update activities.
• Implement database changes via change management procedures.
• Release new databases on system.
• Maintain database change control documentation.
• Perform routine data and software backup and archiving.
• Perform routine system maintenance and housekeeping for optimum performance.
• Diagnose and rectify system failures.
• Re-start subsystems to recover from failures.
• Support the Software Manager in configuration management activities.

Skills

Oracle DBA

RHEL

Solaris

Windows 2012

Windows 2022

Windows 10

Job description

Responsibilities

• 6 month initial contract
• Upto £42 per hour Inside IR35
• SC Cleared role
• Wiltshire based - full time onsite

Perform database maintenance and update activities

Implement database changes as requested through change management procedures

Release new databases on system

Maintain database change control documentation

Perform routine data and software backup and archiving activities

Perform routine system maintenance and housekeeping activities to ensure optimum performance

Diagnose and rectify system failures

Re-start subsystems to recover from failures

Support the Software Manager in system, software and database configuration management activities.

Skill Set

Essential

The candidate should have at least 1 - 2 years' experience of database administration or system support within a spacecraft operation, or similar mission‑critical systems environment. Key skill areas should include the following:

General Skills

Oracle Database AdministrationOperating Systems

• RHEL
• Solaris
• Windows 2012
• Windows 2022
• Windows 10