Lead Oracle Database Administrator

IBM Computing; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Computing is seeking a Lead Oracle Database Administrator to support mission-critical systems in the public sector. This role involves managing Oracle databases, ensuring performance and security, and collaborating with various teams to enhance public services. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and certifications, and a commitment to public service.

Benefits

Training opportunities and certifications

Regular promotion and progression opportunities

Work-life balance support

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Group personal pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience as an Oracle Database Administrator, preferably in the public sector.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and secure Oracle databases.
• Monitor and optimize database performance.
• Plan and execute backup and recovery procedures.

Skills

Oracle Database Administration

Database Performance Tuning

Security Management

Backup and Recovery

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Oracle Database Administrator Certification (OCP or higher)

Tools

SQL

PL/SQL

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Oracle RAC

Data Guard

GoldenGate

Linux/Unix

Job description

Introduction

At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK.

A career in IBM CIC means you'll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM CIC. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, whom may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

We offer:

• A multitude of training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs as well as the chance to gain industry recognized certifications

• Regular and frequent promotion and progression opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us

• Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year

• Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks

• A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome

• Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees

• Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme

• More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future

Your role and responsibilities

At IBM, we're committed to making the world a safer, more sustainable, and equitable place. In the public sector, our work impacts communities directly, from enhancing public services to improving infrastructure and security. As an Oracle Database Administrator in IBM's public sector division, you'll play a crucial role in supporting mission-critical systems that serve the public good.

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Lead Oracle Database Administrator to join our team focused on serving the public sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, security, performance tuning, and backup and recovery of Oracle databases.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Oracle Database Administration: Proficiently manage Oracle databases, including installation, configuration, upgrades, and patches.

• Database Performance Tuning: Monitor, analyze, and optimize database performance, ensuring optimal speed, reliability, and stability.

• Security Management: Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect sensitive data, adhering to public sector compliance standards.

• Backup and Recovery: Plan, execute, and test regular backups and recovery procedures to safeguard against data loss.

• Capacity Planning and Growth: Forecast database growth and recommend hardware and software requirements.

• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex database issues quickly and efficiently.

• Collaboration: Work closely with developers, system engineers, and other database administrators to ensure smooth operation of applications and systems.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 10 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.

• Experience as an Oracle Database Administrator, preferably within the public sector.

• Oracle Database Administrator Certification (OCP or higher) is required.

• Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle Enterprise Manager.

• Experience with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, and GoldenGate.

• Knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in a team.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Understanding of public sector operations, regulations, and compliance requirements is a plus.

Desirable Oracle Certifications:

• Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud Administrator Associate.

• Oracle Exadata Database Machine Implementation Essentials.

• Oracle Database 19c Database Administration.

• Oracle Database 19c Performance Tuning.

• Oracle Database 19c Security.

• Oracle Linux System Administration.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.