Oracle Database Administrator

• *Company Description**

Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’re an award\-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of what we do:

• UK \& Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft \& Oracle partner
• 3300\+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
• 10\+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland \& UK
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK \& Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!.

• *Job Description**

An opportunity has become available for an experienced Oracle DBA to join Version 1 on a permanent basis. We are looking for an individual who enjoys a fast pace, can prioritise workload, and is eager to gain industry experience. You'll have a history of developing and supporting Database Server solutions for mid\-to\-enterprise level organisations.

This is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to progress their existing skills with a leading Microsoft Gold Partner and Oracle Platinum Partner working with cutting edge technologies, alongside a team of experienced Oracle and SQL Server database administrators exercising and developing the wide range of necessary skills that distinguishes a rounded consultant:

You’ll be responsible for

• Supporting the database capability to ensure the 24x7 availability of key systems.
• Administering database security in accordance with industry best practice
• Administering Back\-up and Disaster Recovery of the Linux and database estate.
• Contributing to identifying, prioritising, and resolving database incidents and problems.
• Implementing database procedures and documentation to maximise the effectiveness and quality of working practices within the Linux and Database team.

Developing a general understanding in the areas of operating system programming, database, and system design.

• *Qualifications** **5 years** \+ experience (including 3\-year specialist experience in an Oracle DBA support role)

• IT or Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent analytical and problem\-solving ability.
• Knowledge of the constraints and challenges of supporting a secure, high\-availability IT environments.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Working experience in the following technology areas:

+ Oracle Database Administration.

+ SQL Server Database Administration.

+ Red Hat Linux or Oracle Linux Administration.

+ Oracle Exadata Administration.

+ Oracle RAC 19c Administration.

+ Oracle ASM Administration.

+ Database Backup and Recovery procedures (RMAN).

+ Oracle Data Guard configuration and administration.

• *Additional Information** **Why Version 1?**

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance\-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits
• Strong Career Progression \& mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance \& Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards \& ‘Call\-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1\. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially.

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