Mission-Critical Oracle DBA for Space Systems

Guidant Global; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidant Global in the United Kingdom is seeking a database administrator to maintain and update databases within a mission-critical environment. The role involves implementing changes via formal change management, releasing databases on the system, and maintaining change control documentation.

Candidates should have 1-2 years of relevant experience, Oracle DBA skills, and be familiar with Windows and Unix-like systems; a Computer Science degree is preferred, and current SC clearance is desirable.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in database administration or system support in mission-critical environments (spacecraft ops or similar).
• Proficient in Oracle database administration and related tooling.
• Strong understanding of backup/restore and change management processes.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Oracle database administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Guidant Global in the United Kingdom is seeking a database administrator to maintain and update databases within a mission-critical environment. The role involves implementing changes via formal change management, releasing databases on the system, and maintaining change control documentation.

Candidates should have 1-2 years of relevant experience, Oracle DBA skills, and be familiar with Windows and Unix-like systems; a Computer Science degree is preferred, and current SC clearance is desirable.