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Requirements
Must:
- Current and Active SC Clearance (Non-negotiable)
- Extensive hands-on experience as a DBA in high-availability Oracle 12c environments
- Deep technical expertise in RMAN, AWR/ASH, and SQL optimization
- Strong operational background on Linux platforms (understanding I/O, memory, and ASM impacts)
Responsibilities
- Act as the go-to technical expert for Oracle Database 12c, taking full ownership of stability, security, and performance
- Diagnose and resolve complex performance issues on high-volume transactional workloads (using AWR/ASH, SQL tuning, and execution plan reviews)
- Design, test, and manage robust RMAN backup and recovery strategies
- Lead database patching (PSU/CPU), upgrades, and hardening on Linux (Oracle Linux/RHEL)
- Partner with Dev and QA teams to advise on schema design, query patterns, and operational impact
Description
We are PIN Communications, urgently seeking a highly experienced Oracle DBA for a 12-month engagement in Leeds, UK. In this standalone, mission-critical role, you will be the ultimate technical authority for a high-availability database estate. The pay rate is between 600 - 700 GBP/day, and this role requires a current and active SC Clearance to be considered. Join our team to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.
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