Oracle Database Administrator | Defence I

3rd Line Oracle Database Administrator

Location: 90% to Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire / 10% West London

Security Clearance Level: High DV Developed Vetting

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams in the UK to address some of the most complex problems in defence, government, safety and security, and transportation. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated third line Oracle Database Administrator, with high levels of security clearance, to join our growing team of IT experts in delivering high quality IT services to our government and commercial customers. You will be self-motivated and able to work autonomously to achieve day-to-day objectives with significant results on project or operational deliverables, whilst also owning a variety of activities ensuring compliance with project milestones and customer KPIs and SLAs.

You will be providing enterprise operational database support and maintenance services to a complex range of imagery and geospatial system capabilities in a high availability operational environment. This role is within the live support team and primarily covers the maintenance of Oracle database systems and to a lesser extent MSSQL & POSTGRES databases in a predominantly Windows environment across a multisite enterprise solution and involvement/support where these databases interact or provide services to the wider software solution. This includes the maintenance and updates to Data Models and Data Definition Language as well as responsibility for database integrity.

You will need a thorough understanding of Oracle databases and to a lesser extent MSSQL and other database products. Highly advantageous would be any experience with Geo-spatial products such as ArcGIS, Arc Server and Arc SDE environments. The role includes support to ClearCase and ClearQuest software and patch fixes. The role also includes providing remote and on-site support.

You will be expected to contribute towards the creation and ongoing maintenance of technical documentation and, while primarily supporting the operational service, also be able to provide material to support change projects if required.

• Oracle DBA (10g/11g) experience in an Operational Support environment.
• Experience of IT architectures and the application of Software/Systems engineering principles within a secure IT environment.
• Experience with Oracle 12c support, Windows Server, VMWare environments, WebSphere and JBOSS Applications.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL.

Occasional travel to other Leidos and customer sites may be required. To work with our talented team and our customers you would need to be able to achieve a high level of security clearance.

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent.

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Dynamic Working

Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are: Leidos UK & EUROPE we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.