Oracle Database Administrator

IBM; Hursley, Leicester, Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Hursley is seeking an Entry-Level Oracle Enterprise Applications Database Administrator. You will manage Oracle databases and applications, gaining hands-on experience in capacity planning, backup and recovery, and performance troubleshooting. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s Degree and knowledge of Oracle systems. This role offers numerous benefits including professional training and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Regular promotion opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion programs

Work-life balance tools

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Installation and upgrade experience of EBS (R12.2) and Database (11g & 19c) on AIX.
• Expert knowledge of EBS 12.2 online patching and cloning techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn infrastructure best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing Oracle databases and applications including EBS, Peoplesoft and Weblogic.
• Support backup and recovery activities using RMAN.
• Help apply security patches and updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Ability to follow operational procedures

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

EBS (R12.2)

Database (11g & 19c)

RMAN

Oracle DataGuard

Job description

At IBM CIC we deliver technical and industry expertise to public and private sector clients across the UK, helping them advance their hybrid cloud and AI journeys.

Benefits

• Many training opportunities from classroom to e‑learning, mentoring and coaching programs and industry recognised certifications.
• Regular promotion opportunities to drive your career with us.
• Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year.
• Diversity & Inclusion policies and Employee Champion teams.
• Culture where your growth ideas are valued.
• Internal recognition programs for peer‑to‑peer appreciation and manager‑to‑employee recognition.
• Work‑life balance tools including flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and a maternity returner scheme.
• 25 days holiday (plus public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, life assurance and a group personal pension plan (additional 5% of base salary paid monthly to you).

Role Summary

You will join our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centre as an Entry‑Level Oracle Enterprise Applications Database Administrator, managing and maintaining Oracle databases and applications such as E‑Business Suite, Peoplesoft, JD Edwards and Weblogic. You will gain hands‑on experience in capacity planning, backup and recovery, security enforcement, patch management and performance troubleshooting across application and database layers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing Oracle databases and applications including EBS, Peoplesoft and Weblogic.
• Support backup and recovery activities using RMAN.
• Help apply security patches and updates.
• Participate in migrations and cloning exercises.
• Assist in monitoring system performance and availability.

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Required Technical Expertise

• Installation and upgrade experience of EBS (R12.2) and Database (11g & 19c) on AIX.
• Expert knowledge of EBS 12.2 online patching and cloning techniques.
• Expert knowledge of RMAN and Oracle DataGuard.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn infrastructure best practices.
• Ability to follow structured operational procedures.
• Update and produce system documentation relating to any changes applied.

Preferred Technical Experience

• Exposure to AIX operating system environments.
• Familiarity with WebLogic and SOA concepts.
• Experience with basic performance troubleshooting.
• Awareness of load balancing and clustering principles.

Equal Opportunity

IBM is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.