Senior Oracle 11g DBA for High-Assurance Public Sector Projects

Haystack United Kingdom
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Join a leading high-assurance consultancy to manage and optimize mission-critical Oracle 11g database environments. Provide 24/7 production support and ensure high availability through RMAN, Data Guard, and Linux-based platforms. Requires deep expertise in Oracle 11g, RMAN, Data Guard, and performance tuning.

Key Highlights
Manage high-availability production estate for mission-critical systems
Provide 24/7 production support for Oracle 11g database environments
Lead diagnosis and resolution of complex performance issues and major incidents
Key Responsibilities
Provide 24x7 production support for mission-critical Oracle 11g database environments
Lead the diagnosis and resolution of complex performance issues and major incidents
Manage robust backup and recovery strategies using RMAN and ensure disaster recovery readiness via Data Guard
Implement critical database changes and security patches through rigorous ITIL-aligned change management processes
Optimize long-term stability through proactive performance tuning, SQL optimization, and runbook maintenance
Technical Skills Required
Oracle 11g RMAN Oracle Data Guard SQL PL/SQL Linux/Unix Shell Scripting Python
Benefits & Perks
Competitive day rate of £500 - £600 (Outside IR35)
Fully remote working flexibility within the UK
Long-term involvement with high-assurance, mission-critical government-scale projects

Job Description


Oracle 11g DBA | £500 - £600

We're working with a leading high-assurance consultancy delivering mission-critical infrastructure for the public sector on this exciting opportunity.

We are hunting for a heavyweight Oracle 11g DBA to take the reins of a high-availability production estate. This is a high-impact, Outside IR35 contract where you will ensure the operational stability and performance of business-critical systems in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment using RMAN, Data Guard, and Linux-based platforms.

The Role

  • Provide 24x7 production support for mission-critical Oracle 11g database environments.
  • Lead the diagnosis and resolution of complex performance issues and major incidents.
  • Manage robust backup and recovery strategies using RMAN and ensure disaster recovery readiness via Data Guard.
  • Implement critical database changes and security patches through rigorous ITIL-aligned change management processes.
  • Optimize long-term stability through proactive performance tuning, SQL optimization, and runbook maintenance.

What You'll Need

  • Deep hands-on expertise with Oracle 11g (and exposure to later versions) in high-pressure production environments.
  • Extensive experience with RMAN for backup/recovery and Oracle Data Guard for high availability.
  • Advanced SQL and PL/SQL diagnostic skills with a proven track record of performance tuning.
  • Proficiency supporting Oracle on Linux/Unix platforms including Shell or Python scripting capabilities.
  • Current Active SC Clearance is mandatory for this role.

What's On Offer

  • Competitive day rate of £500 - £600 (Outside IR35).
  • Fully remote working flexibility within the UK.
  • Long-term involvement with high-assurance, mission-critical government-scale projects.

Apply via Haystack today!


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