Senior Oracle DBA | Performance, Security & DR

ARM International; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ARM International is seeking an experienced Oracle DBA for a demanding UK enterprise environment. You will install, configure, and maintain Oracle databases, ensuring high availability and security.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable database architectures, optimise performance, manage backup and disaster recovery, and monitor compliance with SLAs and KPIs. Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have Oracle DBA experience in enterprise environments.
• Advanced SQL and database administration skills.
• Experience with security, backup/recovery, and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of Oracle RAC, ASM, and Active Data Guard.
• Experience with Windows and Linux server environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in IT or a related discipline.
• Experience with DBA development and monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of reporting, visualisation, and dashboard solutions.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle databases.
• Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Monitor and optimise database performance and availability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues.
• Implement and maintain database security policies and procedures.
• Support and deploy new database technologies and enhancements.
• Design, build, and integrate complex database solutions.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and database monitoring tools.
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to define technical requirements and database architectures.
• Ensure SLAs and operational KPIs are achieved.
• Support testing, deployment, and ongoing improvements across database environments.

Skills

Oracle DBA

SQL

Security

Backup & DR

Performance tuning

Windows & Linux

PowerShell

Unix shell

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related

Tools

PowerShell

Unix Shell

Job description

ARM International is seeking an experienced Oracle DBA for a demanding UK enterprise environment. You will install, configure, and maintain Oracle databases, ensuring high availability and security.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable database architectures, optimise performance, manage backup and disaster recovery, and monitor compliance with SLAs and KPIs. Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement are essential.