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Salary: £? - ? per year
Requirements: We are looking for a candidate with at least 1–2 years experience in database administration or system support within a spacecraft operation or similar mission-critical systems environment.We require experience in Oracle database administration.We require experience with the following operating systems: RHEL, Solaris, Windows 2012, Windows 2022, and Windows 10.A degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science or a similar discipline is desirable, though we may relax this requirement where relevant experience is present. Responsibilities: We perform database maintenance and update activities.We implement database changes requested through change management procedures.We release new databases onto the system.We maintain database change control documentation.We perform routine data and software backup and archiving activities.We perform routine system maintenance and housekeeping activities to ensure optimum performance.We diagnose and rectify system failures.We restart subsystems to recover from failures.We support the Software Manager with system, software, and database configuration management activities. Technologies: SupportOracleRHELWindows More:
We are a world-class defence organisation based in Chippenham, Wiltshire, and we are currently looking to recruit a Database Manager subcontractor on an initial 6-month contract, with the potential for ongoing long-term work. This role is ideal for someone with a Database Manager, Oracle Database Administrator, or Oracle DBA background who has experience supporting and maintaining databases and systems in a mission-critical environment. The hourly rate is £41.71ph (umbrella).
last updated 38 week of 2026