Senior Database Specialist

EirGrid Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EirGrid Group seeks a Senior Database Specialist to support Oracle, PostgreSQL and SQL Server estates underpinning corporate functions and mission-critical power system operations.

The role focuses on upgrading and implementing in-premise and cloud-based systems, delivering strong database administration and helping drive project delivery and solution optimisation across critical national infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience delivering and operating database solutions.
• IT degree or recognised qualification in a relevant technical discipline.
• Extensive experience with Oracle, PostgreSQL and SQL Server.
• Database backups including RMAN; familiarity with DataGuard.
• Experience with Oracle RAC and Data migrations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and support of Oracle, PostgreSQL and SQL Server estates underpinning corporate functions and mission-critical power system operation.
• Lead upgrades and migrations for on-premise and cloud-based systems.
• Drive project delivery and optimise database solutions to ensure reliability and performance.

Skills

Oracle DBA

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

RMAN Backup

DataGuard

Exadata

GoldenGate

Cloud Migrations

Education

IT degree

Tools

Oracle OEM

CommVault

Oracle Engineered Systems

Job description

EirGrid Group has a unique role to play in leading this radical transformation of our power system in support of the transition to renewable energy. This will require pioneering engineering effort together with highly secure IT capability to respond successfully to the scale of disruption. This offers a unique opportunity to further your career in Service Management while playing a significant role in protecting critical national infrastructure.

We’re an IT intensive business, and we operate a state-of-the-art, specialised business-critical systems, 24/7. Our future has never looked more exciting. And this is an incredible opportunity to be part of it. The world is ready for change. If you are too, join us.

The Team

The IT infrastructure team is responsible for the design, delivery and maintenance of IT platforms to support critical corporate, market and power systems business needs. The scope of the function includes the management and maintenance of servers, storage, database, email, networks, telecommunications systems and security solutions in line with corporate strategies. Solutions are deployed both in-house and externally and are provided in the most cost-effective manner.

Job Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Database Specialist who will assist in the development and support of EirGrid’s Oracle, PostGres and SQL Server estate which underpin the organisation’s corporate functions and mission-critical power system operation and market functions.

The focus of the role will be to support major programs of work to upgrade and implement in premise and cloud-based systems.

The successful applicant will contribute to the overall success of EirGrid by working as part of a team of IT professionals, undertaking senior database administration duties and driving project delivery and solution optimisation.

About You

• An IT degree or recognised qualification in a relevant technical discipline
• 4+ years’ experience in delivering and/or operating database solutions
• Significant technical knowledge of several of the following technical components:
• Extensive experience working with Database Administration (Oracle , PostGres , SQLServer)
• Database Backup and Recovery procedures (RMAN), familiarity with CommVault preferential.
• Proficient experience working with Oracle Technologies RAC , OEM , DataGuard
• Experience Database cloning/refreshes and migrations
• Experience in Exadata, Golden Gate
• Previous experience working on Oracle Upgrades and data migration projects
• Experience in patching, securing and resolving issues with Oracle Databases
• Strong knowledge on the set up, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Oracle database
• Hands on experience with Oracle Engineered Systems
• Database and Cloud Certification
• Effective communicator, both in verbal and written communications
• Successful track record in delivering IT projects

Closing date for applications

18/08/2026

We’re dedicated to diversity and inclusion at Eirgrid. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and the importance of a supportive culture for all our people to achieve their potential. Our diversity and inclusion networks have been designed to create an inclusive culture that enables our people to feel a sense of belonging at work.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.