Job Title: Oracle DBA (Active SC Cleared) Location: Wokingham – Hybrid (3 days onsite mandatory) Contract: 6 months Rate: £425 per day (Inside IR35) Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Oracle DBA – SC Cleared – Hybrid (Wokingham) We are seeking an experienced Oracle DBA with strong SQL Server expertise to join a major UK enterprise programme within a secure, regulated environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a contractor with active SC Clearance to work on large-scale production database environments, supporting critical business systems. Key Responsibilities * Install, configure, and maintain Oracle (11g/12c/19c) and SQL Server (2016/2019) databases * Perform upgrades, patching, migrations, and performance tuning * Manage backup and recovery strategies (RMAN, Data Guard, AlwaysOn) * Monitor database performance (AWR, indexing, partitioning, query tuning) * Lead root cause analysis for performance incidents * Support disaster recovery planning and failover testing * Ensure database security, compliance, and audit readiness * Provide L2/L3 production support * Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams Essential Skills * Active SC Clearance (must be current and transferable) * Strong Oracle DBA experience (11g/12c/19c) * SQL Server administration (2016/2019) * RMAN, Data Guard, ASM * SQL performance tuning and optimisation * Experience across Linux/UNIX and Windows environments * Strong troubleshooting and production support experience Desirable * Exposure to cloud database platforms (Azure / AWS / Oracle Cloud) * Experience in regulated or secure environments * Experience supporting high-availability enterprise systems Working Model * 3 days onsite in Wokingham (mandatory) * Occasional additional onsite presence may be required * On-call participation for critical environments If you hold active SC Clearance and are looking for your next contract opportunity within a secure, enterprise environment, please apply or get in touch directly for a confidential discussion