At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage secure Oracle database environments and ensure high performance and security.
- Company: Join a leading public sector client focused on mission-critical systems.
- Benefits: Flexible day rate, hands-on experience, and opportunity to work on impactful projects.
- Other info: Work on-site in Reading with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a team ensuring the reliability of essential systems in a secure environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as an Oracle DBA with strong skills in RAC, Data Guard, and performance tuning.
Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) - 6-Month Contract - Flexible Day Rate (Inside IR35 – via Umbrella) - 5 Days per Week On-Site in Reading - DV Clearance Required
ABOUT THE CLIENT
Our client operates within a highly secure public sector environment, delivering mission‑critical systems that require the highest levels of performance, resilience, and security. This is an opportunity to work on sensitive, high‑impact programmes, supporting complex Oracle database environments where reliability and security are paramount.
THE ORACLE DBA ROLE
As an Oracle Database Administrator, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end management of secure, enterprise‑scale Oracle database environments. You will play a key role in ensuring high availability, performance optimisation, and robust security controls, supporting mission‑critical systems in a regulated environment. This is a hands‑on position, requiring strong expertise across database administration, performance tuning, disaster recovery, and security best practices.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Install, configure, patch, and upgrade Oracle Database environments
- Manage backup and recovery strategies using RMAN
- Monitor and optimise database performance and availability
- Administer users, roles, permissions, and auditing controls; implement and maintain security hardening and compliance measures
- Support high availability solutions (RAC and Data Guard)
- Troubleshoot incidents and provide on‑call support when required
- Work within strict public sector security standards and operational controls
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Proven experience as an Oracle DBA in secure or regulated environments
- Strong expertise in Oracle RAC, ASM, and Data Guard
- Experience with performance tuning, monitoring, and optimisation
- Proficiency in SQL / PL/SQL
- Strong Linux/Unix administration skills
- Experience with automation and scripting
- Solid understanding of database security and compliance standards
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities
Oracle DBA employer: Searchability (UK)
Our client is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Reading where you can contribute to mission-critical systems within the public sector. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills in Oracle database management while working alongside industry experts. The company promotes a culture of collaboration and innovation, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact.
