Lead Oracle Database Administrator

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Lead Oracle Database Administrator in Southampton. The ideal candidate will manage and support Oracle and MS SQL Server databases while ensuring compliance and security in a government environment. This full-time position requires active UK Security Clearance and offers competitive remuneration.

Qualifications

• Must have active SC Clearance.
• Experience in managing Oracle and MS SQL databases.
• Able to lead and coordinate teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Oracle and MS SQL Server databases both on-premise and in the cloud.
• Lead database support across development, testing, and live environments.
• Ensure database security, resilience, and compliance.

Skills

Oracle 19c

MS SQL Server

Windows Server administration

Performance tuning

Backup/restore

High availability

Leadership

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Job description

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Client:

People Source Consulting trading as Experis

Location:

southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Lead Oracle Database Administrator

Must have active SC Clearance

Core Responsibilities

• Manage and support Oracle and MS SQL Server databases (on-premise and cloud)
• Lead database support across Dev, Test, and Live environments
• Provide 3rd line support and technical design
• Ensure database security, resilience, and compliance
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors
• Lead installation, configuration, upgrades, and performance tuning
• Maintain documentation and train junior staff

Key Technical Skills

• Oracle 19c (Dataguard, RMAN, OEM Grid)
• MS SQL Server
• Windows Server administration
• Performance tuning, backup/restore, high availability

Other Skills & Experience

• Leadership and coordination across teams
• Problem-solving in high-pressure environments
• Stakeholder management and influencing
• Experience in government or secure environments

Security Requirement

• Must have active UK Security Clearance (SC)