Oracle Applications DBA – E-Business Suite
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In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make tomorrow’s possible. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
Primary Location
Cheadle (Can also consider Belfast, Bristol, Crawley, Doncaster, Glasgow, Reading or Templecombe).
Hybrid (Minimum 3 days onsite)
Hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 3 days onsite per week.
Our Opportunity
To manage and support Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) environments and general Oracle database lifecycle events (projects, upgrades, changes, incidents etc.).
Key Responsibilities And Tasks
Oracle E-Business Suite Applications DBA
* Installation, configuration and maintenance of Oracle EBS R12.x environments
* Perform Oracle EBS environment refreshes and resolve cloning issues related to database, application tier or filesystem
* Apply EBS, CPU and security patches (application, database or technology stack) as applicable
* Work with developers and functional consultants to manage regular code, update, fix deployments
* Monitor and tune database and application performance
General Oracle DBA
* Database design and implementation
* Backups/Restores/Clones of Oracle databases
* Implement and maintain database security (create and maintain users and roles, assign privileges)
* Perform database & application tuning and performance monitoring
* Setup and maintain documentation and standards
* Work as part of a team
* Perform general technical troubleshooting and give consultation to development teams
* Interface with Oracle Corporation for technical support
* Contribute to a strategic database direction for the organisation
About You
Skills & Experience
* Experience as an Oracle Applications DBA supporting EBS R12.x environments
* Strong knowledge of Oracle Database (11g, 12c, 19c) administration, related utilities and tools
* Familiarity with Oracle Enterprise Manager for monitoring
* Strong troubleshooting, communication and documentation skills
* Ability to perform both Oracle and operating system performance tuning and monitoring
* Proficiency in Linux operating system administration
* Sound communication skills with functional & development teams, vendors and systems administrators
* Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
Qualification
* Degree/HND or an equivalent experience in a relevant IT subject
Desirable
* Experience with cloud-hosted EBS environments (OCI, Azure)
* Experience of NetApp storage and database backup technologies
* Knowledge and experience of supporting and deploying other database technologies, i.e. Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL
* Any related IS certifications/qualifications/training
Security Clearance Statement
Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance – United Kingdom Security Vetting – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.
In line with Thales’ Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
What We Can Offer
We’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.
Benefits At Thales
* 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)
* 24 hours volunteering paid for
* Private healthcare (grade dependent)
* Pension scheme
* Life cover
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
* Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
* Gym membership discounts
Equal Opportunities
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.
Inclusive Recruitment
Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability or long‑term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.
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