Senior Oracle Database Administrator

Experis - ManpowerGroup; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency seeks a Senior Oracle Database Administrator for a hybrid contract role in Somerset. This position demands extensive experience with Oracle 19c and enterprise-level database management, including optimizing performance and ensuring operational excellence. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and an understanding of IT security practices, making this a pivotal role in maintaining critical digital infrastructures.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Oracle 19c within enterprise environments.
• Proficient in database backup, recovery, and high availability strategies.
• Familiarity with cloud hosting on platforms like Azure or AWS.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support complex Oracle 19c databases in diverse environments.
• Ensure business continuity and compliance through operational best practices.
• Engage with teams to support database architecture and security.

Skills

Oracle 19c

Dataguard

RMAN

OEM Grid Control

Performance analysis

Troubleshooting

Cloud technologies

IT security best practices

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Oracle Database Administrator

Experis Somerset, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Contract Opportunity - Oracle Database Administrator
Location: Somerset - Commutable from Bristol
Working Pattern: Hybrid (2-3 days on-site)
Day Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: Initial 6 months (with potential extension)
Security Clearance: SC Clearance preferred

We are looking for an experienced Oracle Database Administrator to join a prestigious central government agency sponsored by the Ministry of Defence. This is a senior hands-on contract role with responsibility for managing and supporting complex Oracle environments across both on-premise and cloud platforms.

You will take the technical lead for Oracle Database operations and design, driving performance, resilience, and secure service delivery across a highly available, mission-critical digital infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer, support and optimise Oracle 19c databases, including Dataguard, RMAN, and OEM Grid Control.
• Manage Oracle environments across Development, Test, and Live, including both cloud and on-premises deployments.
• Deliver high-quality technical support and incident resolution (3rd line), including deep-dive troubleshooting and performance tuning.
• Ensure business continuity through robust backup, recovery, high availability, and replication strategies.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, DevOps, and security teams to maintain database compliance and operational excellence.
• Engage with project teams to support database architecture, security, and resilience in new initiatives.
• Maintain technical documentation and mentor junior staff to ensure knowledge transfer and consistency.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle 19c, particularly in complex enterprise environments.
• Proficient in Dataguard, RMAN, and OEM Grid Control.
• Experience supporting Oracle databases on Windows platforms.
• Solid experience with performance analysis, tuning, and troubleshooting of Oracle platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies (Azure or AWS) related to database hosting and management.
• Understanding of IT security best practices, particularly in regulated or government environments.
• Strong communication skills, able to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable:

• SC Clearance preferred (or eligibility to obtain it).
• Exposure to SQL Server and Postgres.
• Experience in central government, defence, or similarly secure environments.
• Knowledge of MOD standards and IT assurance processes.

This is a high-impact contract opportunity within a nationally significant government-backed organisation. You will work alongside expert colleagues to maintain and evolve a robust Oracle estate that underpins key digital services.

Apply now to express your interest and receive further details.