SCC Database Manager

Morson Edge; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is recruiting an SCC Database Manager (Oracle DBA) for an aerospace and defence client in Chippenham. The role focuses on the maintenance, administration and configuration of Oracle databases within a mission-critical environment, suiting an Oracle DBA or systems support engineer with experience in complex systems.

This fully onsite position requires active DV clearance, sole British nationals, 37 hours per week over 4.5 days, and no remote work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years' experience in database administration or systems support in mission-critical environments.
• Oracle database administration experience is essential.
• Knowledge of operating systems including RHEL, Solaris, Windows Server 2012/2022 and Windows 10.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine database maintenance, updates and housekeeping.
• Implement database changes per change management procedures.
• Release and configure new databases on operational systems.

Skills

Oracle DBA

Database administration

Change management

Backup & recovery

Troubleshooting

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

RHEL

Solaris

Windows Server 2012/2022

Windows 10

Job description

SCC Database Manager (Oracle DBA)

Location: Chippenham Fully Onsite
Contract: 6 months (potential extension)
Hours: 37 hours per week over 4.5 days
Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required
Nationality: Sole British Nationals Only

About the Role

We are recruiting for an SCC Database Manager to join a leading aerospace and defence organisation based in Chippenham.

This role involves supporting the maintenance, administration and configuration of Oracle databases within a mission-critical systems environment. The position would suit an Oracle Database Administrator or Systems Support Engineer with experience supporting complex technical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine database maintenance, updates and housekeeping activities.

• Implement database changes in accordance with change management procedures.

• Release and configure new databases on operational systems.

• Maintain database change control documentation.

• Carry out routine data and software backups and archiving.

• Diagnose and resolve system failures, including restarting subsystems where required.

• Support the Software Manager with system, software and database configuration management.

• Ensure database and system performance, reliability and availability.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 1 2 years' experience in database administration or systems support, ideally within spacecraft operations or a similar mission-critical environment.

• Experience with Oracle database administration.

• Knowledge or experience of operating systems including:

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

  • Solaris

  • Windows Server 2012 / 2022

  • Windows 10

• Experience with database maintenance, backups, troubleshooting and change management.

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science or a related discipline, although relevant practical experience will be considered.

Security Requirements

Due to the security requirements of this position, applicants must hold active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance at the point of submission and be sole British nationals.

Candidates without current DV clearance or those holding dual nationality cannot be considered.

Working Arrangements

The role is fully onsite in Chippenham, with no remote or hybrid working available. Standard hours are 37 per week, worked over 4.5 days between 7am and 7pm, subject to business requirements.