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
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Install, configure, and maintain Oracle (11g/12c/19c) and SQL Server (2016/2019) databases
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Perform upgrades, patching, migrations, and performance tuning
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Manage backup and recovery strategies (RMAN, Data Guard, AlwaysOn)
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Monitor database performance (AWR, indexing, partitioning, query tuning)
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Lead root cause analysis for performance incidents
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Support disaster recovery planning and failover testing
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Ensure database security, compliance, and audit readiness
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Provide L2/L3 production support
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Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams
Essential Skills
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Active SC Clearance (must be current and transferable)
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Strong Oracle DBA experience (11g/12c/19c)
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SQL Server administration (2016/2019)
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RMAN, Data Guard, ASM
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SQL performance tuning and optimisation
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Experience across Linux/UNIX and Windows environments
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Strong troubleshooting and production support experience
Desirable
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Exposure to cloud database platforms (Azure / AWS / Oracle Cloud)
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Experience in regulated or secure environments
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Experience supporting high-availability enterprise systems
Working Model
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3 days onsite in Wokingham (mandatory)
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Occasional additional onsite presence may be required
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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