Oracle Applications DBA- E-Business Suite

Thales; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is looking for an Oracle Applications DBA to manage the Oracle E-Business Suite environments. The role involves installation, upgrade, patching, and tuning of Oracle systems. Candidates should have strong knowledge of Oracle Database administration and experience with EBS R12.x. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement with flexible patterns.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life cover

Gym membership discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in Oracle E-Business Suite environments.
• Proficient in database security and compliance management.
• Strong communication skills with teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Manage Oracle E-Business Suite environments and lifecycle events.
• Perform installation, upgrades, and performance tuning of Oracle EBS.
• Provide technical support and incident management for Oracle EBS.

Skills

Experience as an Oracle Applications DBA supporting EBS R12.x environments

Strong knowledge of Oracle Database (11g, 12c, 19c) administration

Familiarity with Oracle Enterprise Manager for monitoring

Strong troubleshooting skills

Ability to perform performance tuning and monitoring

Proficiency in Linux operating system administration

Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines

Education

Degree/HND in a relevant IT subject

Tools

Oracle Database utilities and tools

Job description

Overview

Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom. Thales operates across aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space. Thales UK provides opportunities for employees to learn and develop their career with us, offering flexible working patterns where possible.

Oracle Applications DBA - E-Business Suite

Primary Location: Cheadle (Can also consider Belfast, Bristol, Crawley, Doncaster, Glasgow, Reading or Templecombe).

Hybrid (Minimum 3 days onsite)

Do you have experience with Oracle E-Business Suite? Are you looking for your next move in a team that offers clear career direction, healthy work-life balance and a future pathway? Look no further.

Our Opportunity

To manage and support Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) environments and general Oracle database lifecycle events (projects, upgrades, changes, incidents, etc.).

• Installation, upgrade, patching, cloning and overall performance tuning of Oracle EBS Environments and associated databases.
• Technical support and incident management for Oracle EBS Systems.
• Database support for other Oracle based systems.

The role reports to the Applications & Development Chapter Lead and is a member of the Applications Management Support Team.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Oracle E-Business Suite Applications DBA

• Installation, configuration and maintenance of Oracle EBS R12.x environments.
• Perform Oracle EBS environment refreshes and resolve cloning issues related to database, application tier or filesystem.
• Apply EBS, CPU and security patches (application, database or technology stack) as applicable.
• Work with developers and functional consultants to manage regular code, update, fix deployments.
• Monitor and tune database and application performance.

General Oracle DBA

• Database design and implementation.
• Backups/Restores/Clones of Oracle databases.
• Implement and maintain database security (create and maintain users and roles, assign privileges).
• Perform database & application tuning and performance monitoring.
• Setup and maintain documentation and standards.
• Work as part of a team.
• Perform general technical troubleshooting and give consultation to development teams.
• Interface with Oracle Corporation for technical support.
• Contribute to a strategic database direction for the organisation.

About You

Skills & Experience

• Experience as an Oracle Applications DBA supporting EBS R12.x environments
• Strong knowledge of Oracle Database (11g, 12c, 19c) administration, related utilities and tools
• Familiarity with Oracle Enterprise Manager for monitoring
• Strong troubleshooting, communication and documentation skills
• Ability to perform both Oracle and operating system performance tuning and monitoring
• Proficiency in Linux operating system administration
• Sound communication skills with functional & development teams, vendors and systems administrators
• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines

Qualification

• Degree/HND or an equivalent experience in a relevant IT subject

Desirable

• Experience with cloud-hosted EBS environments (OCI, Azure)
• Experience of NetApp storage and database backup technologies
• Knowledge and experience of supporting and deploying other database technologies, i.e. Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL
• Any related IS certifications/qualifications/training

Security and Compliance

Due to the nature of the work at Thales, many roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held; however, if not held, the successful applicant must undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for guidance on Baseline and Security Vetting.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

What We Can Offer

We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We offer market-leading training, development and experiences, with mentoring and coaching. We hire from within as a priority, offering opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.

Benefits

Alongside a competitive base salary, we offer a variable compensation plan bonus and benefits package, including:

• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)
• 24 hours volunteering paid for
• Private healthcare (grade dependent)
• Pension scheme
• Life cover
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.

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In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For details on the required evidence, refer to the DBS NSV guidance.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, or for any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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