Senior Oracle Database Administrator

JR United Kingdom; Scotland; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious government agency is seeking a Senior Oracle Database Administrator for a high-impact contract opportunity. The role involves managing Oracle environments and ensuring secure service delivery across on-premise and cloud platforms. Applicants should have a strong background in database administration, particularly with Oracle 19c and relevant security clearances.

Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle 19c, Dataguard, RMAN, OEM Grid Control required.
• SC Clearance preferred or eligibility to obtain it.
• Experience in national security or government environments is valued.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimise Oracle 19c environments across various platforms.
• Provide technical support and incident resolution for database issues.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure database compliance and operational excellence.

Skills

Performance tuning

Incident resolution

Database compliance

Communication

Security best practices

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06.06.2025

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Job Description:

Contract Opportunity – Oracle Database Administrator

Location: Somerset – Commutable from Bristol

Working Pattern: Fully Remote 40 hours pw

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.
• 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.
• 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.