Oracle Architect - Hybrid - DV CLEARED

ZipRecruiter; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a senior Oracle Architect to lead critical installations and upgrades in a non-cloud environment. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced Oracle technologies, including RAC and Data Guard, while collaborating with senior engineers to shape future architecture. Join a high-impact programme where your expertise will drive stability and performance, ensuring the success of vital projects. If you thrive in complex infrastructures and are passionate about database excellence, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Oracle architecture and DBA roles.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle 12c to 19c upgrades and installations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the installation and configuration of Oracle 19c environments.
• Troubleshoot complex installations and manage performance tuning.

Skills

Oracle Architect

Database Administration

Oracle RAC

Oracle Data Guard

RMAN

Performance Tuning

Partitioning

Business Continuity Planning (BCP)

Troubleshooting

Red Hat Linux

Tools

Oracle 19c

Red Hat 8

Job description

Job Description

Oracle Architect - Installation, Integration & DBA | MUST BE DV CLEARED | Hybrid

Overview:
Are you an experienced Oracle Architect and Database Specialist with a strong background in hands-on installations, integrations and environment upgrades? Do you thrive in complex, on-premise infrastructures and bring confidence working with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, RMAN and Red Hat systems?

Our client, a key player in a critical programme, is looking for a senior Oracle expert to lead environment upgrades and installations, bringing robust SME-level knowledge to drive stability, performance and future-readiness.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading on the installation, integration and configuration of Oracle 19c environments (upgrading from 12c)
• Working directly with physical Red Hat 8 Servers and VMs (non-cloud environment)
• Troubleshooting complex installations and performing partitioning, RAC and Data Guard configuration
• Managing performance tuning, RMAN backup and recovery, and high availability solutions
• Supporting database migrations using restore/backup and config alignment
• Collaborating with the lead architect to challenge and refine third-party design documentation
• Producing high-quality installation/configuration documentation that withstands technical scrutiny

Key Skills & Experience (Mandatory):

• Extensive Oracle Architect/DBA experience
• Oracle 12c to 19c upgrade and install experience
• Hands-on configuration from initial boot to full integration
• Deep understanding of:
• Oracle RAC
• Oracle Data Guard
• RMAN
• Performance tuning
• Partitioning
• Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
• Strong troubleshooting & debugging skills
• Experience working in non-cloud/physical Red Hat Linux environments

Desirable Skills:

• Ability to critically review and challenge 3rd party architecture/design documents
• Strong documentation skills - creating installation/config guides that meet audit standards
• Working closely with technical leads and architects to align delivery with architectural intent

Why Apply?

• Be a key technical lead in a high-impact programme
• Work in a secure, well-respected environment with real responsibility
• Collaborate with senior engineers and shape future architecture decisions
• Long-term project with strong extension potential